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This version of TWRP works on both the TB-X605F (wifi) and TB-X605L (LTE). It does not work for the TB-X605FC/FL (Tab M10 FHD Rel).
Warning: this TWRP is for the Lenovo Smart Tab M10 with the Snapdragon 450 (SDA450) chipset. This image will not work for the second gen M10 (TB-X606F/L), which use a Mediatek SOC. See this thread.
For the M10 HD (TB-X505F/L), see this thread. For the TB-X505X, see this thread.
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* We are 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 included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*/
Possible issues with TB-X605L
If the latest version of TWRP for TB-X605F doesn't work for your TB-X605L model, try version 3.4.0-0 from twrp.me.
Installation
TWRP for this device is officially supported. You can download it from twrp.me or in the TWRP App (from the PlayStore). Installation instructions are included on twrp.me.
It is recommended that you also install Magisk. This will ensure TWRP remains your default recovery.
Step-by-step guide
download TWRP to your PC (see the Download section below)
download magisk.zip to your MicroSD or OTG device. Get the latest Magisk zip file here.
if your bootloader is already unlocked, go to step 4. To unlock bootloader:
on tablet: go to Settings->System->About and press "Build number" 7 times to enable Developer Options.
on tablet: go to Settings->System->DeveloperOptions. Turn on: "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging".
connect tablet to your computer. Tablet will ask for permission to "Allow USB debugging". Tick "always allow" and select "OK".
backup any files you want to keep to an external device (MicroSD/OTG/computer), because the next step will wipe all your photos, files, google account etc on the tablet.
Now unlock the bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock-go
fastboot reboot
flash the twrp image:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
if you haven't loaded Magisk yet, go to step 6. If you have already loaded Magisk, you can just reboot and you're finished:
Code:
fastboot reboot
adb reboot recovery
load Magisk (step one): reboot to recovery. Do not reboot into the system, because it will over-write TWRP with stock recovery. If that happens, go back to step 4 and start again. When you issue the reboot command (below), you have to immediately press the button combination to reboot to recovery (TWRP). Here are the steps:
issue the reboot command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
immediately press and hold all three buttons (Pwr+VolUp+VolDown). The tablet might reboot twice. Release all the buttons when you see the TWRP screen, or hear your PC acknowledge that ADB is connected.
load Magisk (step two): flash Magisk. In TWRP:
select "Install"
use "select storage" to locate device you stored magisk.zip on.
press the OK button
select the Magisk zip file
swipe to confirm Flash
when Magisk is finished, hit the back button to go back to main TWRP screen.
select "Reboot" then "System"
if the Magisk Manager app wasn't automatically loaded, you can get it here.
finished!
If you prefer to use button combos, rather than fastboot/ADB commands:
Vol Down + Power = fastboot mode
Vol Up + Vol Down + Power = recovery mode
Changelog
Code:
02/03/2022 - TWRP 3.6.1_9: new TWRP release
23/11/2021 - TWRP 3.6.0_9: new TWRP release
01/01/2021 - TWRP 3.5.0-0: new TWRP release
21/11/2020 - TWRP 3.4.0-1: new official version with SPL patch
19/11/2020 - promoted security patch level to 2099-12-31. No need to worry about SPLs ever again.
02/09/2020 - promote security patch level to 2020-08-01 for TB-X605F_S210208_200807_ROW
06/08/2020 - officially supported
31/07/2020 - upgrade to TWRP 3.4.0-0
- data decryption working (security patch 2020-04-01)
- landscape mode (by popular demand)
- add more partitions to Backup options
15/01/2020 - reverted to API 28 (Android Pie)
- renamed "sdcard1" to "external_sd"
- changed [ro.build.incremental.version] in preparation for OTA #4
24/11/2019 - fixed date/time & EDL reboot mode
- dropped back to API 27
20/11/2019 - initial commit (API 28) - encryption/decryption not working
Downloads
official
TWRP for X605F: twrp.me
Source code
github.com/minimal-manifest-twrp/platform_manifest_twrp_omni/tree/twrp-9.0
github.com/TeamWin/android_device_lenovo_X605F (official)
github.com/Yahoo-Mike/recovery_device_lenovo_X605F (unofficial)
FAQ
See the third post for answers to some FAQs like:
Will this TWRP work with other M10 and P10 devices?
Why is my "Data" partition empty (0 MB)?
how do I root my device?
Credits
The guys at TeamWin Recovery Project.
Everyone whose device trees I plagiarised from GitHub.
The amazing work of @Chaser42, @Long_Sam and others to get this project started.
XDA:DevDB Information
X605F Recovery, Tool/Utility for the Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet
Contributors
Yahoo Mike, Chaser42
Source Code: https://github.com/TeamWin/android_device_lenovo_X605F
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2019-11-19
Last Updated 2022-05-22 (v3.6.1 and warning for TB-X605L)
Encryption/Decryption
When you load the stock ROM, it creates and automatically encrypts the data partition. If you are not using the correct TWRP version, the data partition might be empty (0 MB). This is because TWRP failed to decrypt the data partition.
If your data partition is 0MB in TWRP, make sure you have loaded the latest version of TWRP (Nov 2020 or newer). Older builds required the security patch levels to match on TWRP and your system.
If you want to remove encryption completely, then you can use the dm-verity-forceencrypt tool. @turboperson123 has put together some instructions to remove encryption. If you've already loaded TWRP, then you only need to follow steps 6 and 7 from that post. @turboperson123 's method uses @Zackptg5 's Universal DM-Verity, ForceEncrypt, Disk Quota Disablers tool to remove encryption and dm-verity.
FAQs
Can I use this TWRP on other M10 and P10 tablets?
There are quite a few variants of these Tabs that use the Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) chipset:
TB-X605F (Tab M10 wifi) - tested working this TWRP
TB-X605L (Tab M10 LTE) - tested working with TWRP ( thanks @alexupsa )
TB-X705F/L (Tab P10) - no. Use the twrp available on this thread.
For the TB-X505F/L (M10 HD) see this post.
NOTE: the TB-606F/L (M10 2nd gen), TB-X605FC (M10 FHD) use different chipsets, so this TWRP won't work.
Why is my "Data" partition 0MB?
See the second post in this thread.
What should I backup?
Short answer: everything.
But the bare minimum might include:
System Image
Vendor Image
Firmware/Modem
Persist
Data
Cache
Boot
How do I root my device?
To root your device, here are the instructions for the:
X705F (thanks to @Chaser42)
X605F/L - follow steps 6 & 7 in the OP above. If you don't want to load TWRP, then try something like @Long_Sam's patched boot.img method.
X505F/L - follow the "step by step guide" in the OP above. Just make sure you use twrp for X505F (not for X605F).
How do I load OTAs with TWRP?
Note: if you ran the dm-verity-forceencrypt tool to unencrypt your /data, then the steps below will not work.
select "uninstall" in the Magisk Manager app. If MM doesn't reboot the system, then reboot - this will re-install stock recovery.
install the OTA (either in the system or using stock recovery).
re-flash TWRP (for the new security patch level)
re-install Magisk
TB-X605L working properly. Thank you!
TB-X605L working properly. Thank you!
Yahoo Mike said:
This is a work in progress. Volunteer testers are very welcome.
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Wow...
That's really huge...
As we say here : "Monsieur, chapeau bas !"
Long_Sam
Lenovo has released quite a few variants of the Tab M10 now. I'm not sure this TWRP will work on all of them.
There are now even variants of a variant !
Code:
[B]M10[/B] with SDM-450 models: X605F (wifi) & X605L (LTE)
[B]M10 HD[/B] with SDM-429 models: X505F (wifi), X505L (LTE) & X505X (LTE Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,38,40)
[B]M10 FHD[/B] with SDM-450 models: X605FC (wifi) & X605LC (LTE)
The M10 I have is shipped with a Snapdragon 450 (SDM-450) chipset & Hardware Code 63. But I see on their US site that Lenovo are now putting the SDM-429 in the X605. This might cause a problem with TWRP. I'm not sure if the kernels will be compatible.
The TWRP I've posted is for the X605F/L SDM450 (HW=63). I might need to compile a different TWRP for the SDM429 versions of the X605 & the X505.
If your X605 or X505 shipped with the SDM429, can you let me know if this TWRP works ? I need to know the Hardware Version, CPU and Hardware Code. Hardware Version and CPU are in System->About. The Hardware Code is in brackets after the S/N on the sticker on the back of the tablet, eg S/N Hxxxxxxx (63).
If you have an X605FC/LC, let me know if this TWRP works. I think it will, but I want make sure.
I have one with the 429 TB-X505F SD429 HW71 If i get some time today I might be bale to try it. I'll post soon as I do.
This morning I successfully compiled and ran the P10 kernel source on my M10. I had to tweak the config a bit. I tested it in TWRP. No problems.
Tomorrow, I'll inject it into the boot.img of the system ROM and see what happens. If it is mostly stable, then we're on the way to LOS for the M10. If it's completely stable, I'll push the source up to github.
I'll continue to use the stock kernel for the released versions of TWRP in this thread, though.
Thanks to @clsA for helping me work out that the M10 kernel is a subset of the P10 kernel.
@Yahoo Mike
thx for the twrp
succesfully flashed on my X605L
"Stock recovery image (recovery_stockROM.img) from TB-X605F_USR_S200065_1905280020_Q00332_ROW - just in case something goes wrong & you need to restore stock recovery. Only use this image on a TB-X605F. If you need it for any other variant, just ask in this thread and we'll track it down for you."
do you have the stock recovery for the X605L ?
how can i backup "DATA" inside twrp ?
will this help ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/universal-dm-verity-forceencrypt-t3817389
OSIRIS2010 said:
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do you have the stock recovery for the X605L ?
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Now I think of it, you don't need it. If TWRP fails to flash, then stock recovery will still be there. If stock recovery is still not loading, just boot into the system and shutdown. When you shutdown, the system will re-flash stock recovery for you.
OSIRIS2010 said:
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how can i backup "DATA" inside twrp ?
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Have a look at the second post.
TL;DR...the dm-verity-forceencrypt tool will do it. But it will break the next OTA. The unencrypted P10 guys are having problems at the moment with this.
I've tried to get TWRP to unencrypt the data partition, but I can't get KeyMaster to initialise successfully. Maybe the next version of TWRP will be able to do it.
Yooo. Sorry I took so long works been crazy. I cant get it to reboot into twrp recovery. Its flashes the 605 recovery then I follow the next steps in the guide but I can only get it to reboot to the stock recovery screen. Run the reboot recovery command then immediately hold the volume + - down along with power. I tried a lot I let reboot twice then let off, and nothing then I tried several more times. Reflashing then the next step. I must not be holding my mouth...err I mean pushing the buttons right or the recovery just isn't gonna work. Add I'm very newbie at rooting and customizing. I've I've rooted one phone. A 70$ moto g5 plus I got off Ebay that was basically brand new. Installed twrp recovery and magisk. I bought that cause I have SD note 9 I cant root and have this need to play YouTube videos in my truck lol. Let me know if you have any suggestions I can try. Or ideas that might make it work. I pretty much fubard the tab and (at a different time) before I tried this recovery and was able to reflash stock img though odin.
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Yooo. Sorry I took so long works been crazy. I cant get it to reboot into twrp recovery. Its flashes the 605 recovery then I follow the next steps in the guide but I can only get it to reboot to the stock recovery screen. Run the reboot recovery command then immediately hold the volume + - down along with power. I tried a lot I let reboot twice then let off, and nothing then I tried several more times. Reflashing then the next step. I must not be holding my mouth...err I mean pushing the buttons right or the recovery just isn't gonna work. Add I'm very newbie at rooting and customizing. ...
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Don't be too hard on yourself...you've done well to get this far.
I just had a quick look at the kernel for the X505F. It's very different from the X605F. So this TWRP definitely won't work for you. Sorry.
If you want me to build a TWRP for the X505F, PM me and we'll work something out.
How do you remove twrp I think that or magisk is giving me the booting issues. Half the time I reboot for things it gets stuck. Not sure if it's root or twrp but I can't seem to remove either.
cbomb1337 said:
How do you remove twrp I think that or magisk is giving me the booting issues. Half the time I reboot for things it gets stuck. Not sure if it's root or twrp but I can't seem to remove either.
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If you uninstall Magisk, then the system will overwrite TWRP with stock recovery the next time you reboot. Just tap "uninstall" in the Magisk Manager app. You can also remove Magisk from TWRP following these instructions.
What kind of boot issues are you having? Are you using a TB-X605F with SDA450? Or is it something similar?
I am using Tb 605f it seems to be booting fine now after removing this riru module and edxposed. I'll just leave that and stick with just viper 4 Android lol
Do you know if them modules for increasing speed work? I think one of them was called fde and there the doze one.
cbomb1337 said:
I am using Tb 605f it seems to be booting fine now after removing this riru module and edxposed. I'll just leave that and stick with just viper 4 Android lol
Do you know if them modules for increasing speed work? I think one of them was called fde and there the doze one.
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Good to hear it's all working again.
Sorry, I haven't tried any of those tweaks.
Lenovo have updated the stock ROM they serve for the TB-X605F through LMSA rescue. It's now at TB-X605F_USR_S210126_1910290024_Q00332_ROW. This is the latest update. There are no OTAs to apply. The M10 is due for a security OTA pretty soon, though. The P10 has already received it.
Unfortunately, it's no longer possible to post a direct link to Lenovo's website for this ROM. You'll have to use LMSA to get it.
FYI. Lenovo have changed how they serve the stock ROM. The ROM is now kept at rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.com. LMSA seems to generate (or request and receive) a one-off time-limited credentialed ticket for the download. You can't download the zip files without the credentials attached to the URL.
If you really want to, you can still intercept the URL in download_resources.json in the LMSA download folder.
is there anything new in the update. i might hold of because i dont want to lose root.
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is there anything new in the update. i might hold of because i dont want to lose root.
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No, there's nothing new. This isn't really an update, it just seems to be a consolidation of the old stock ROM and incremental OTAs.
This is only for M10 wifi (TB-X605F) with SDA450.
The latest OTA for TB-X605F has just landed. It's available on your tablet, or directly from: TB-X605F_USR_S210126_191029_Q00332_ROW_TO_TB-X605F_USR_S210152_200120_Q00332_ROW_WCE26E2CD5.zip.
The update takes the M10 to:
Code:
build: TB-X605F_USR_S210152_200120_ROW
security patch: 1 January 2020
kernel: 3.18.120-perf-gd60e12b6-dirty
If you have TWRP and root, you'll need to:
select "uninstall" in the Magisk Manager app
install the OTA (from SD card) in recovery and reboot
re-flash TWRP
re-install Magisk
only if you unencrypted the data partition
If you have unencrypted your data partition, it will be re-encrypted during this process. Make sure you back it up before you start the OTA. You might also need to restore the TWRP backup you made of the vendor partition, before the OTA will run. Once the OTA, TWRP and Magisk are installed, you can re-run the dm-verity tool.
How to Root Note 9 with Magisk on Android 10 (Q) without Custom Recovery (Eg.. TWRP)
This method will work with most of the latest Samsung devices running Android 9/10. (Tested and Working on Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) with Android 10 Q).
WARNINGS: I am not responsible for any damage made. Your device warranty will be void. Do it at your own risk.
Warning: Before Installing Magisk
Installing Magisk WILL trip KNOX
Installing Magisk for the first time REQUIRES a full data wipe. Backup before continue.
You have to have your bootloader unlocked before following the instructions
REQUIREMENTS: (Basic knowledge about android rooting.)
Stock Firmware
Odin v3.14.1
Magisk Manager (You can find in Downloads section of Magisk Thread, I used Magisk Manager v7.5.1)
STEP 1 Unlocking Bootloader (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Enable Developer Mode on the Galaxy Note 9
To Enable Developer Mode Open Settings option.
Under Settings option, select About phone, then choose Software Information.
Scroll down the screen and tap Build number several times until you see a message that says "Developer mode has been enabled".
Tap on the Back button and you will see the Developer options menu under Settings, and select Developer options.
Toggle the OEM Unlock option on
Then tap on the Turn On button
STEP 2 Patching and Flashing (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Download the firmware for your device.
Unzip the firmware and copy the AP tar file to your device. It is normally named as AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5
Install the latest Magisk Manager
In Magisk Manager: Tap Install → Install → Select and Patch a File and select the AP tar file.
Magisk Manager will patch the whole firmware file and store the output to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar
Copy the patched file to your PC with adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.tar. Do not use MTP as it is reported to corrupt files. (I have copied with MTP)
Reboot to download mode, and flash magisk_patched.tar as AP in Odin, together with the BL, CP and HOME_CSC files (I have used CSC instead of HOME_CSC). (Never flash only an AP file, as Odin can shrink your /data file-system if you do). Important: Uncheck “Auto Reboot” in Odin Options!
Magisk is now successfully flashed to your device! But there are still several steps before you can properly use the device.
STEP 3 Wipe data/factory reset (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset. : D)
We now want to boot into the stock recovery to factory reset our device. Full data wipe is mandatory! Do not skip this step.
Press Power + Volume Down to exit download mode. As soon as the screen turns off, immediately press the combo key to boot to recovery (e.g. on the Note 9 it is Power + Bixby + Volume Up). Since we want to boot into stock recovery, continue pressing the volume up button until you see the stock recovery screen. (I had to release power button when Note 9 logo appeared).
Use volume buttons to navigate through the stock recovery menu, and the power button to select an option. Choose Wipe data/factory reset to wipe the data of the device.
This time, we can finally boot to the system with Magisk. Select Reboot system now, and immediately press the combo key to recovery. After seeing the bootloader warning screen, release all buttons so it can boot to the system. (Just select Select Reboot system now)
The device will automatically reboot for the first time it boots. This is completely normal and done by design.
After the device is booted up, do the usual initial setup. The following steps will need an internet connection.
You shall see Magisk Manager in your app drawer; if not, manually install the Magisk Manager APK and continue to the next step. The app would be a stub and it shall automatically upgrade to the full Magisk Manager when you open it.
Magisk Manager will ask to do additional setups. Let it do its job and the app will automatically reboot your device.
Voila! Enjoy Magisk
How to Root Note 9 with Magisk on Android 10 (Q) with Custom Recovery (Eg.. TWRP)
This method will work with most of the latest Samsung devices running Android 10. (Tested and Working on Galaxy Note 9 (Exynos) with Android 10 Q).
WARNINGS: I am not responsible for any damage made. Your device warranty will be void. Do it at your own risk.
Warning: Before Installing Rooting your device
Rooting your device WILL trip KNOX
Rooting your device for the first time may REQUIRES a full data wipe. Backup before continue.
You have to have your bootloader unlocked before following the instructions
REQUIREMENTS: (Basic knowledge about android rooting.)
Stock Firmware
Odin v3.14.1
TWRP For Android 10
Magisk Latest Stable ZIP or (I used Magisk Canary from Github)
DM-Verity, Force Encryption, and Disc Quota Disabler (I used Dm-Verity & ForceEncrypt Disabler v02.02.2020)
STEP 1 Unlocking Bootloader (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Enable Developer Mode on the Galaxy Note 9
To Enable Developer Mode Open Settings option.
Under Settings option, select About phone, then choose Software Information.
Scroll down the screen and tap Build number several times until you see a message that says "Developer mode has been enabled".
Tap on the Back button and you will see the Developer options menu under Settings, and select Developer options.
Toggle the OEM Unlock option on
Then tap on the Turn On button
STEP 2 Flashing Stock Firmware (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Reboot to download mode
To Boot into the Download Mode Power Off your device
Make sure you have a USB Type-C cable connected to your PC
Then press and hold the Volume Down and Bixby buttons at the same time
Hold these two buttons down and you insert the USB Type-C cable
Continue holding these two buttons down until you are greeted with the splash screen for Download Mode
Press the Volume Up button to bypass the splash screen and enter the Odin Mode
Now open Odin on your PC, Flash your firmware AP, BL, CP and CSC files. Important: Check “Auto Reboot” in Odin Options and keep your device in your hand and eye on Odin.
After you get flash got PASS! in Odin your device will restart and you will see blue screen saying you device is updating (or similar statement) for 2-5 seconds and then your device will restart again. (Next Step is Very Importent).
As soon as the screen turns off for second restart you have to press Power + Bixby + Volume Up to boot into the stock recovery. (I had to release power button when Note 9 logo appeared).
Use volume buttons to navigate through the stock recovery menu, and the power button to select an option. Choose Power Off and remove your USB Type-C cable from your device.
STEP 3 Flashing TWRP(This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Now your device is in power off state you have to boot into the Download Mode to flash TWRP. (You can get info on STEP 2 to boot into Download Mode)
Now open/reset Odin on your PC and go to the Odin option uncheck “Auto Reboot”
Click on the AP button to select TWRP file (Eg: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar) and click Start. (Next Step is Very Importent).
After you get flash got PASS! in Odin Press Power + Volume Down to exit download mode. As soon as the screen turns off, immediately press the combo key to boot to recovery (e.g. on the Note 9 it is Power + Bixby + Volume Up). Since we want to boot into TWRP recovery, continue pressing the volume up button until you see the TWRP recovery screen. (I had to release power button when Note 9 logo appeared).
STEP 4 Rooting You Device (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
In TWRP you have to swipe to allow the modification
Now format your data Tap Wipe->Format Data and type yes to continue. (You can Skip step 2 and 3)
No go back to TWRP home screen by pressing back button multiple times and tap Reboot and then click Recovery. (Your device will restart to TWRP recovery mode).
Insert your USB Type-C cable to connect your device to PC.
You will get your device MPT drive in my computer, Copy Magisk Canary zip file and Dm-Verity & ForceEncrypt Disabler v02.02.2020 zip file to your device.
Now you have to flash Magisk Canary in TWRP click Install and select Magisk Canary zip and start flashing. Then flash ForceEncrypt Disabler in TWRP. (If you get the mount error whioe installing ForceEncrypt Disabler then just ignore it and move to next step).
Click reboot to boot your system.
Done! Enjoy
Biometrics and fingerprint work after root?
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Detonatte said:
Biometrics and fingerprint work after root?
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Yes it works
Guessing this is non snapdragon use only. I don't see any models this works with but root isn't possible with North American note9 as far as I know. The boot loader is locked down.
I don't understand...where, how flash magisk_patched.tar ????
Please edit title to say this is Exynos only
thanks ..
secure folder still work after root?
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I don't understand...where, how flash magisk_patched.tar ????
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Follow STEP 2 Patching and Flashing (This may need to Wipe your Data/Factory Reset.)
Download the firmware for your device from sammobile or via Frija
Unzip the downloaded firmware on your PC and copy the AP tar file to your mobile device. (It is normally named as AP_[device_model_sw_ver].tar.md5).
Install the latest Magisk Manager on you mobile device.
In Magisk Manager: Tap Install → Install → Select and Patch a File and select the AP tar file that you have copied from your pc.
Magisk Manager will patch the whole firmware file and store the output to [Internal Storage]/Download/magisk_patched.tar.
Copy the patched magisk_patched.tar file to your PC with adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.tar. (Do not use MTP as it is reported to corrupt files. (I have copied with MTP)).
Reboot to download mode, and flash magisk_patched.tar as AP in Odin, together with the BL, CP and HOME_CSC files (I have used CSC instead of HOME_CSC). (Never flash only an AP file, as Odin can shrink your /data file-system if you do). Important: Uncheck “Auto Reboot” in Odin Options!
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Guessing this is non snapdragon use only. I don't see any models this works with but root isn't possible with North American note9 as far as I know. The boot loader is locked down.
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Yes this is only for Exynos version, before posting this tutorials I don't have info about this.
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Please edit title to say this is Exynos only
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Done.
moaz1988 said:
thanks ..
secure folder still work after root?
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Currently I am not using this System-as-root method to root my device because working version of Dm-Verity & ForceEncrypt Disabler is released so I am using TWRP method to root my device so I can't test secure folder on this rooting method. Now my device is rooted with Magisk via TWRP and secure folder is working without any issue so I think it will work with this method too.
Zer0De8th work perfect root with: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar, Magisk-v20.3(20300).zip and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.02.2020.zip
Thx very much man!!!
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Zer0De8th work perfect root with: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar, Magisk-v20.3(20300).zip and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.02.2020.zip
Thx very much man!!!
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Glad to know it works for you.
And SecureFolder work perfectly!
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Thanks to the authors of this tutorial, and others on XDA, I completed a detailed procedure to Root the Galaxy Note 9 SM-N960F under Android 10 with the Recovery Custom TWRP which allows the backup and restoration of all partitions.
This procedure may seem long because it is very detailed because there are very important points not to miss so that the partitions are not locked by Android 10.
I hope the French / English translation is good because I am very bad in English
cordially
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81695605&postcount=324
Montero try backup and restore with TWRP? Work??
Trimis de pe al meu SM-N960F folosind Tapatalk
Yes work very fine for All partitions
Detonatte said:
Zer0De8th work perfect root with: twrp-3.3.1-r3.7-q-crownlte.tar, Magisk-v20.3(20300).zip and Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_02.02.2020.zip
Thx very much man!!!
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Me too....
Restoring my data using Titanium Backup..
Samsung acc working
How to enable hidden menu since no more CSC folder (feature.xml)?
inamie said:
Me too....
Restoring my data using Titanium Backup..
Samsung acc working
How to enable hidden menu since no more CSC folder (feature.xml)?
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Here is the new location for CSC feature.xml "/odm/etc/omc/XXX- your country code/conf/cscfeature.xml".
You have to Decode / Encode CSC files use OmcTextDecoder .
Many of the old CSC features don't work on Samsung Android Q
Zer0De8th said:
Here is the new location for CSC feature.xml "/odm/etc/omc/XXX- your country code/conf/cscfeature.xml".
You have to Decode / Encode CSC files use OmcTextDecoder .
Many of the old CSC features don't work on Samsung Android Q
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Thanks,
Any idea how to set Magisk Manager.
New version 7.5.2 no option to hide selected application..
cant use certain apps like shopee pay and ewallet on rooted device.
Previous version 7.5.1 no problem.
SIZE="6"]Use this guide if your tablet is running on android 9. Android 10 is not covered in this guide[/SIZE]
Instructions:
Code:
* READ EVERTHING BEFORE YOU START OR ASK QUESTIONS
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard & a lot. :D
I’m not an expert, I’ve just put some pieces together to achieve the following.
If you have problems, I’m not sure if I’m able to help you
You need to have some basic knowledge
Always have the correct software and backup all your data.
o Also download before you start the stock files, so that you are able to quickly reverse everything via: sammobile
Remember to backup your data!!!!
If you have trouble and the tablet is not working flash the firmware which you’ve downloaded via odin
Working ROMS (Which I’ve tested so far):
IF you want to install a custom ROM, you need to choose the correct custom ROM
Choose the ARM 32-bit with 64-bit binder AB (also known as A64B).
LineageOS 17.x GSI here
Legion ROM GSI here
From OEM stock firmware:
Download TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rp-3-3-1-2019-galaxy-tab-10-1-t3934805/page35
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin
Hold Power & Vol Up buttons during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Install latest Multidisabler from TWRP
Wipe->Format Data
Reboot to system
Check if OEM unlock is enabled in the developer settings (it should be enabled and greyed out) IF so yeey you did It. If not start over.
Install custom ROM:
Well installing a custom Rom is quite easy .
Download a GSI ROM you like and put it on a SD cart
Go into TWRP
Select “install”
Click on “install image”
Click the on the ROM
In the next screen where we need to select the partition, select the “System Image”
Swipe to confirm
If you want ROOT and or install GAPPS follow the extra steps bellow. If NOT, just reboot the system
Extra’s install MAGISK and or install GAPPS
First of all download the files you want.
Magisk: here
GAPPS: here
You want root? You need to prepare the TWRP image yourself, simply use Magisk Manager to Select and Patch a File. Which we can prepare and flash after you finished the setup of the tablet. You need more info check the following: link
Go back to the TWRP home screen
Select “Wipe”
Select advanced wipe
Check “system”
Click on “repair or change file system”
Click on “resize file system” (if you’ve receive an error, don’t worry just do It again).
o You should see “resizing… done.”
Go back to the TWRP home screen
Select “install”
Select the zip file(‘s) you want and flash them
o IF you receive an error if you want to install the GAPPS zip like “not enough space” go back and resize the system partition
o IF you receive an errro if you want to install Magisk, go back and resize the system partition
Remove “dalvik and cache”
Reboot system
Setup your tablet
Now for the last step to root the tablet all the way
Go into Magisk manager
On the Magisk dashboard you’ve should see that you have the latest version of magisk. Press on the “install” button at the right side
o Select “Select and Patch a File” select the TWRP IMG you still have on the SD card
o Magisk should create a “magisk_patched.img”.
If you have the “magisk_patched.img” go into TWRP and flash this IMG over the recovery
o Install
o Select “install image”
o Select the “magisk_patched.img”
o Flash it over the “recovery”
o Reboot system
Yeey you have a Samsung sm-t515 which is rooted and you have a custom ROM.
one last question
massivekind said:
Instructions:
Code:
* READ EVERTHING BEFORE YOU START OR ASK QUESTIONS
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard & a lot. :D
I’m not an expert, I’ve just put some pieces together to achieve the following.
If you have problems, I’m not sure if I’m able to help you
You need to have some basic knowledge
Always have the correct software and backup all your data.
o Also download before you start the stock files, so that you are able to quickly reverse everything via: sammobile
Remember to backup your data!!!!
If you have trouble and the tablet is not working flash the firmware which you’ve downloaded via odin
Working ROMS (Which I’ve tested so far):
IF you want to install a custom ROM, you need to choose the correct custom ROM
Choose the ARM 32-bit with 64-bit binder AB (also known as A64B).
LineageOS 17.x GSI here
Legion ROM GSI here
From OEM stock firmware:
Download TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rp-3-3-1-2019-galaxy-tab-10-1-t3934805/page35
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin
Hold Power & Vol Up buttons during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Install latest Multidisabler from TWRP
Wipe->Format Data
Reboot to system
Check if OEM unlock is enabled in the developer settings (it should be enabled and greyed out) IF so yeey you did It. If not start over.
Install custom ROM:
Well installing a custom Rom is quite easy .
Download a GSI ROM you like and put it on a SD cart
Go into TWRP
Select “install”
Click on “install image”
Click the on the ROM
In the next screen where we need to select the partition, select the “System Image”
Swipe to confirm
If you want ROOT and or install GAPPS follow the extra steps bellow. If NOT, just reboot the system
Extra’s install MAGISK and or install GAPPS
First of all download the files you want.
Magisk: here
GAPPS: here
You want root? You need to prepare the TWRP image yourself, simply use Magisk Manager to Select and Patch a File. Which we can prepare and flash after you finished the setup of the tablet. You need more info check the following: link
Go back to the TWRP home screen
Select “Wipe”
Select advanced wipe
Check “system”
Click on “repair or change file system”
Click on “resize file system” (if you’ve receive an error, don’t worry just do It again).
o You should see “resizing… done.”
Go back to the TWRP home screen
Select “install”
Select the zip file(‘s) you want and flash them
o IF you receive an error if you want to install the GAPPS zip like “not enough space” go back and resize the system partition
o IF you receive an errro if you want to install Magisk, go back and resize the system partition
Remove “dalvik and cache”
Reboot system
Setup your tablet
Now for the last step to root the tablet all the way
Go into Magisk manager
On the Magisk dashboard you’ve should see that you have the latest version of magisk. Press on the “install” button at the right side
o Select “Select and Patch a File” select the TWRP IMG you still have on the SD card
o Magisk should create a “magisk_patched.img”.
If you have the “magisk_patched.img” go into TWRP and flash this IMG over the recovery
o Install
o Select “install image”
o Select the “magisk_patched.img”
o Flash it over the “recovery”
o Reboot system
Yeey you have a Samsung sm-t515 which is rooted and you have a custom ROM.
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you have been very kind. I'd like to ask you one last question. for the t515 (since the lineage os is generic) do you also use a particular kernel (which optimizes performance maybe) ?. thanks
gcomunale71 said:
Instructions:
you have been very kind. I'd like to ask you one last question. for the t515 (since the lineage os is generic) do you also use a particular kernel (which optimizes performance maybe) ?. thanks
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No I don't have any, but if there is one for the 510 give it a try.
Of course backup before flashing
Hi,
Thanks for the guide. Which ROM you recommend? Everything working for you (LTE modem etc)?
Can you now install 64bit apps from Google Play? Any chance you can check if the DJI Fly app is working on your SM-T515?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dji.go.v5
Thanks
liamR said:
Hi,
Thanks for the guide. Which ROM you recommend? Everything working for you (LTE modem etc)?
Can you now install 64bit apps from Google Play? Any chance you can check if the DJI Fly app is working on your SM-T515?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dji.go.v5
Thanks
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Well, It's still a 32bit rom. I've tried to install the app but I'm unable (prob because the app is 64bit)
Everything works fine, I'm running the lineageOS ROM. I have a data bundle and I'm able to internet with it (if I want )
massivekind said:
Well, It's still a 32bit rom. I've tried to install the app but I'm unable (prob because the app is 64bit)
Everything works fine, I'm running the lineageOS ROM. I have a data bundle and I'm able to internet with it (if I want )
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I thought that this custom ROM is 64bit
When I bought the TAB A I thought it's a bargain, I didn't know that I wouldn't be able to install 64bit apps.
massivekind said:
Instructions:
Code:
* READ EVERTHING BEFORE YOU START OR ASK QUESTIONS
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. Hard & a lot. :D
I’m not an expert, I’ve just put some pieces together to achieve the following.
If you have problems, I’m not sure if I’m able to help you
You need to have some basic knowledge
Always have the correct software and backup all your data.
o Also download before you start the stock files, so that you are able to quickly reverse everything via: sammobile
Remember to backup your data!!!!
If you have trouble and the tablet is not working flash the firmware which you’ve downloaded via odin
Working ROMS (Which I’ve tested so far):
IF you want to install a custom ROM, you need to choose the correct custom ROM
Choose the ARM 32-bit with 64-bit binder AB (also known as A64B).
LineageOS 17.x GSI here
Legion ROM GSI here
From OEM stock firmware:
Download TWRP https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...rp-3-3-1-2019-galaxy-tab-10-1-t3934805/page35
Unlock bootloader
Hold Vol Up & Vol Down buttons during restart to enter Download mode
Install TWRP to AP with Odin
Hold Power & Vol Up buttons during restart to enter TWRP recovery
Install latest Multidisabler from TWRP
Wipe->Format Data
Reboot to system
Check if OEM unlock is enabled in the developer settings (it should be enabled and greyed out) IF so yeey you did It. If not start over.
Install custom ROM:
Well installing a custom Rom is quite easy .
Download a GSI ROM you like and put it on a SD cart
Go into TWRP
Select “install”
Click on “install image”
Click the on the ROM
In the next screen where we need to select the partition, select the “System Image”
Swipe to confirm
If you want ROOT and or install GAPPS follow the extra steps bellow. If NOT, just reboot the system
Extra’s install MAGISK and or install GAPPS
First of all download the files you want.
Magisk: here
GAPPS: here
You want root? You need to prepare the TWRP image yourself, simply use Magisk Manager to Select and Patch a File. Which we can prepare and flash after you finished the setup of the tablet. You need more info check the following: link
Go back to the TWRP home screen
Select “Wipe”
Select advanced wipe
Check “system”
Click on “repair or change file system”
Click on “resize file system” (if you’ve receive an error, don’t worry just do It again).
o You should see “resizing… done.”
Go back to the TWRP home screen
Select “install”
Select the zip file(‘s) you want and flash them
o IF you receive an error if you want to install the GAPPS zip like “not enough space” go back and resize the system partition
o IF you receive an errro if you want to install Magisk, go back and resize the system partition
Remove “dalvik and cache”
Reboot system
Setup your tablet
Now for the last step to root the tablet all the way
Go into Magisk manager
On the Magisk dashboard you’ve should see that you have the latest version of magisk. Press on the “install” button at the right side
o Select “Select and Patch a File” select the TWRP IMG you still have on the SD card
o Magisk should create a “magisk_patched.img”.
If you have the “magisk_patched.img” go into TWRP and flash this IMG over the recovery
o Install
o Select “install image”
o Select the “magisk_patched.img”
o Flash it over the “recovery”
o Reboot system
Yeey you have a Samsung sm-t515 which is rooted and you have a custom ROM.
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first of all thanks for the great work.
Sorry if this is a stupid question , but before i brick my new SM-T515 I would rather ask the experts.
Now, i have rooted the stock ROM folowing the steps in https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root with no TWRP and want to install one of the custom ROMs you have tested.
will I lose root if flash the Legion ROM GSI?
if yes, can you please put some steps together to root and install TWRP?
i still have the “magisk_patched.tar" from the stock ROM, would that work for the Legion ROM GSI?
dj-rjay said:
Instructions:
first of all thanks for the great work.
Sorry if this is a stupid question , but before i brick my new SM-T515 I would rather ask the experts.
Now, i have rooted the stock ROM folowing the steps in https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html#samsung-system-as-root with no TWRP and want to install one of the custom ROMs you have tested.
will I lose root if flash the Legion ROM GSI?
if yes, can you please put some steps together to root and install TWRP?
i still have the “magisk_patched.tar" from the stock ROM, would that work for the Legion ROM GSI?
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In theory it should work. I've already covered "root" also in the guide
I've followed the steps and have Lineage installed on my T515, but when I plug it into my computer it can't see the Tablet in Windows Explorer. I've set it to MTP mode and enabled USB debugging. Strange thing is when I use ADB DEVICES I can see it. Also when I plug it in, the tablet makes a sound and it says 'Usb Debugging...' on screen. It just won't show up in Windows.
Also when I try and use File Explorer on the tablet, it can't see the SD Card. I've tried formatting it for 'Portable' but it when I go back in it says it corrupted. When I format it for Phone Storage, it shows the extra space for the phone storage but I also can't see it in the File Explorer.
Anyone else come across this?
Sambuca11 said:
I've followed the steps and have Lineage installed on my T515, but when I plug it into my computer it can't see the Tablet in Windows Explorer. I've set it to MTP mode and enabled USB debugging. Strange thing is when I use ADB DEVICES I can see it. Also when I plug it in, the tablet makes a sound and it says 'Usb Debugging...' on screen. It just won't show up in Windows.
Also when I try and use File Explorer on the tablet, it can't see the SD Card. I've tried formatting it for 'Portable' but it when I go back in it says it corrupted. When I format it for Phone Storage, it shows the extra space for the phone storage but I also can't see it in the File Explorer.
Anyone else come across this?
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Mm strange, i don't use both functions so I can't really help you.
Maybe you could format the sd card via twrp?
On my side the sd card works. Didn't format the sd card so don't really know
Sambuca11 said:
I've followed the steps and have Lineage installed on my T515, but when I plug it into my computer it can't see the Tablet in Windows Explorer. I've set it to MTP mode and enabled USB debugging. Strange thing is when I use ADB DEVICES I can see it. Also when I plug it in, the tablet makes a sound and it says 'Usb Debugging...' on screen. It just won't show up in Windows.
Also when I try and use File Explorer on the tablet, it can't see the SD Card. I've tried formatting it for 'Portable' but it when I go back in it says it corrupted. When I format it for Phone Storage, it shows the extra space for the phone storage but I also can't see it in the File Explorer.
Anyone else come across this?
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I have the same issue. Any solution?
zamboj said:
I have the same issue. Any solution?
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I haven't found one yet, I'm going to try go back to Stock as I need my computer to be able to see the tablet to transfer files over. I've tried installing the Legion custom rom and it does the same thing. I'm not sure but I'd love to get an answer to this and I'd love to use a custom rom.
Are there any other Android 10 roms that I could try?
Sambuca11 said:
I haven't found one yet, I'm going to try go back to Stock as I need my computer to be able to see the tablet to transfer files over. I've tried installing the Legion custom rom and it does the same thing. I'm not sure but I'd love to get an answer to this and I'd love to use a custom rom.
Are there any other Android 10 roms that I could try?
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I have a work app that need a little more ram: the solution is LineageOs (used 1,2gb vs 1,5gb of the stock rom) and I transfer files through recovery. I tried LegionOS but is full of bugs and file transfer doesn't work the same.
I'm back to stock and my computer and can see my table and the SD card is working fine. Its a shame as I'd love to use LineageOS but for now I'm stuck on stock.
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong so need some help please. I’ve installed TWRP and multidisabler. I’ve wiped the system cache data etc like I was flashing a custom rom.
I’ve downloaded the rom from the links flashed it via system image but I still get the message no os installed rebooted and just a bootloop saying unlocked boot loader press power button to start then nothing no booting image from linageos. Just repeats.
Can anybody tell me or guide me on what I could have done wrong and what what I should being
daljitbanga said:
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong so need some help please. I’ve installed TWRP and multidisabler. I’ve wiped the system cache data etc like I was flashing a custom rom.
I’ve downloaded the rom from the links flashed it via system image but I still get the message no os installed rebooted and just a bootloop saying unlocked boot loader press power button to start then nothing no booting image from linageos. Just repeats.
Can anybody tell me or guide me on what I could have done wrong and what what I should being
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Mm strange I didn't experience this problem. Like I stated go back to stock and start over. This time don't wipe the system partition.
Thanks for the reply I will try that when I get home later in the day and will post the outcome after.
Are there any other roms the we could also try.
massivekind said:
Mm strange I didn't experience this problem. Like I stated go back to stock and start over. This time don't wipe the system partition.
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I followed what you said but I’m stilling getting the bootloop for some reason could share links of what rom you downloaded and etc.
Because there must be a mistake in making.
Also to what I’ve been reading is that I need something of treble enabler for the device but I really don’t know.
massivekind said:
Mm strange I didn't experience this problem. Like I stated go back to stock and start over. This time don't wipe the system partition.
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I finally managed to get LineageOS installed. I just deleted all the files and redone loaded them, returned back to stock and did the whole process all over again.
And it worked. ? ? so maybe somewhere down the line put have been a corrupt download or something.
Custom rom has whole different feeling on the tablet now. Thanks again for tutorial, I’ve been waiting for something like this for a while.
You don’t know of any other roms there out there to try?
daljitbanga said:
I finally managed to get LineageOS installed. I just deleted all the files and redone loaded them, returned back to stock and did the whole process all over again.
And it worked. ? ? so maybe somewhere down the line put have been a corrupt download or something.
Custom rom has whole different feeling on the tablet now. Thanks again for tutorial, I’ve been waiting for something like this for a while.
You don’t know of any other roms there out there to try?
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You've could try havoc os https://sourceforge.net/projects/ha...v3.5-20200522-Official-a64-ab.img.xz/download
Topic over here, I'm not sure if there are things not working, thats something you'd could figure out
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/rom-havocos-v3-5-treble-guide-t4108127
I didn't tried this one, but is could be an option
This version of TWRP works on the Lenovo TB-X505F (wifi).
For the TB-X505X, see this thread. For the TB-X605F/L, see this thread.
For the TB-X606F/L, see this thread. The X606F/L is the second gen M10 and it uses a Mediatek SOC.
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* We are 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 included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*/
Working:
AFAIK, everything is working including:
data decryption
MTP
Known issues:
time not adjusting for Daylight Saving
OTA (for a workaround see this post)
Before installing TWRP
Before you install TWRP, upgrade your tablet to the Android 9 (Pie) or Android 10 (Q) stock ROM.
This tablet shipped with Android 8 (Oreo), in which the bootloader did not allow unlocking. When you tried to unlock the bootloader, it gave this error message:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock-go
FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Installation
It is recommended that you also install Magisk. This will ensure TWRP remains your default recovery.
Step-by-step guide
download TWRP to your PC (see the Download section below)
download magisk.apk to your MicroSD or OTG device. Get the latest Magisk apk file here. Rename the filetype from apk to zip (for example Magisk-v22.0.zip)
if your bootloader is already unlocked, go to step 4. To unlock bootloader:
on tablet: go to Settings->System->About and press "Build number" 7 times to enable Developer Options.
on tablet: go to Settings->System->DeveloperOptions. Turn on: "OEM unlocking" and "USB debugging".
connect tablet to your computer. Tablet will ask for permission to "Allow USB debugging". Tick "always allow" and select "OK".
backup any files you want to keep to an external device (MicroSD/OTG/computer), because the next step will wipe all your photos, files, google account etc on the tablet.
Now unlock the bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock-go
fastboot reboot
flash the twrp image:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
if you haven't loaded Magisk yet, go to step 6. If you have already loaded Magisk, you can just reboot and you're finished:
Code:
fastboot reboot
adb reboot recovery
load Magisk (step one): reboot to recovery. Do not reboot into the system, because it will over-write TWRP with stock recovery. If that happens, go back to step 4 and start again. When you issue the reboot command (below), you have to immediately press the button combination to reboot to recovery (TWRP). Here are the steps:
issue the reboot command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
immediately press and hold all three buttons (Pwr+VolUp+VolDown). The tablet might reboot twice. Release all the buttons when you see the TWRP screen, or hear your PC acknowledge that ADB is connected.
load Magisk (step two): flash Magisk. In TWRP:
select "Install"
use "select storage" to locate device you stored magisk.zip on.
press the OK button
select the Magisk zip file
swipe to confirm Flash
when Magisk is finished, hit the "Reboot System" button
finished!
If you prefer to use button combos, rather than fastboot/ADB commands:
Vol Down + Power = fastboot mode
Vol Up + Vol Down + Power = recovery mode
Changelog
Code:
01/03/2023 - bug fix: data partition again backs up and restores correctly
20/01/2023 - add TW_EXTRA_LANGUAGES and TB_X505F_S001149_221115_ROW kernel (credit to @Tonyha7 )
30/12/2022 - add system partition to AdvancedWipe (TB_X505F_S001147_220830_ROW firmware only)
15/11/2022 - TWRP 3.7.0-0 update
- support for TB_X505F_S001147_220830_ROW
18/12/2021 - TWRP 3.6.0-0 update
- support for A12 decryption (keymaster)
27/03/2021 - TWRP 3.5.1-0 update
- change to landscape mode for tablets
01/01/2021 - TWRP 3.5.0-0: initial release
Downloads
TWRP 3.7.0-0 for X505F: twrp-X505F_11.img (for TB_X505F_S001147_220830_ROW and above)
TWRP 3.6.0-0 for X505F: twrp-X505F_11_2021.img (for earlier stock ROMs)
Source code
https://github.com/minimal-manifest-twrp/platform_manifest_twrp_aosp/tree/twrp-11
https://github.com/Yahoo-Mike/recovery_device_lenovo_X505F/tree/android-11.0
Credits
The guys at TeamWin Recovery Project.
Everyone whose device trees I plagiarised from GitHub.
Contributors
Yahoo Mike
Tonyha7
Last Updated 2023-03-01 (fix /data backup/restore)
Created 2021-01-01
reserved
Thanks for useful post,
Possible to reboot into recovery from fastboot?
zubair1836 said:
Thanks for useful post,
Possible to reboot into recovery from fastboot?
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Not that I know of. The bootloader accepts the command fastboot reboot recovery, but boots to system anyway.
Hello there, I've been looking how to install this on my slow tablet for almost like an hour. Could there be some tutorial or extended explanation to the process and installation, I'm such a noob, sorry.
This worked for me. Thank you for your effort and the TWRP!
Worked for me too - many thanks!
Can't wait for a custom ROM!
TWRP Recovery Installation Steps
1. Download android platform tools
2. Unlock developer mode on the M10
3. Enable USB debugging on the M10
3. OEM unlock enable on the M10
4. XDA download TWRP copy to sd
5. Download Magisk app (from Github!!! johnwu), change extension to .zip
6. Adb to fastboot
7. fastboot flash recovery [filename.img]
8. Turn off device
9. Turn on device holding all 3 buttons, release when see Lenovo splash screen
10. In TWRP find Magisk zip
11. Install Magisk
Stock ROM Recovery
1. Download qualcomm drivers 64 bit install
2. Download Lenovo recovery and image tool windows app from Lenovo support website
3. Fastboot oem edl
4. Turn off M10
5. Start recovery windows app, wait till instructions
6. Hold volume up (up is the side of the button closest to the front camera) and insert cable
7. Release button after windows app detects device
8. Troubleshoot by checking windows device manager for the M10 appears as a Qualcomm device
I'm thinking about getting one of these tablets, but before I do so I'd like to know that the screen lock still works after installing TWRP.
This might sound like a crazy question, but my Samsung Tab A won't set a screen lock - pattern, PIN or password - once TWRP has been installed, and I'd rather not run into the same issue again.
Heeni said:
I'm thinking about getting one of these tablets, but before I do so I'd like to know that the screen lock still works after installing TWRP.
This might sound like a crazy question, but my Samsung Tab A won't set a screen lock - pattern, PIN or password - once TWRP has been installed, and I'd rather not run into the same issue again.
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Confirmed working normally.
zubair1836 said:
Confirmed working normally.
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Many thanks.
Thank you! TWRP is working fine!
Stupid me flashed before I installed the Android 10 OTA, so I had to temporarily go back to stock recovery. Unfortunately beamingbadger's method didn't work for me.
This is how it worked for me:
Download the OTA via Lenovo's "Rescue And Smart Assistant"
The stock recovery image will be in the Download folder (default path: C:\ProgramData\LMSA\Download\RomFiles) called "recovery.img"
Flash the recovery.img the same way as you would with the twrp img (adb reboot bootloader -> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img)
fastboot reboot
Install OTA
Flash TWRP recovery + Magisk again (follow the steps from the first post, skip bootloader unlock)
The method I use to install OTAs is:
open Magisk App
select "Uninstall Magisk", then the "Restore Images" option
reboot to Android (you will have no root access and stock recovery is restored)
apply OTA
re-flash twrp and install Magisk
NOTE 1: if you've unencrypted your data partition, it will be re-encrypted by this process.
NOTE 2: the new Magisk App (v22) can be installed in TWRP by renaming the *.apk to *.zip. See the new install instructions.
What's involved with running gsi ROMs on this device? It's got the same SoC as my Samsung Tab, which runs them well, so I'm assuming that this tab will also, but I'd like to know if there are any traps that I need to be aware of.
I can partly answer my own question. It all went more smoothly than I expected: installing TWRP, Magisk and then LineageOS R Mod //LiR, followed by Disable_Dm-Verity_enfec.zip.
If I want to try other GSI ROMs, do I need to flash stock before trying another one? I've had some trouble doing that (won't boot) and it's possibly to do with encryption.
Heeni said:
I can partly answer my own question. It all went more smoothly than I expected: installing TWRP, Magisk and then LineageOS R Mod //LiR, followed by Disable_Dm-Verity_enfec.zip.
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That's great news. Well done.
Heeni said:
If I want to try other GSI ROMs, do I need to flash stock before trying another one? I've had some trouble doing that (won't boot) and it's possibly to do with encryption.
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On my X605F I do this in twrp for a new GSI install:
format (not wipe) data partition. This is the option where you have to confirm by swiping.
factory reset. This clears the caches.
restore the stock boot and vendor partitions (from a backup I made). This is because Magisk can touch these partitions.
install the GSI system image
install anything else I need like disable_Dm-Verity, Magisk, gapps etc
I don't know what LOS R Mod //LiR does to your system. If it touches any other partitions, you should restore those to stock too.
Thanks for that. It gives me something to go on with. I've downloaded the stock ROM from lolinet, so I can grab the boot and vendor images from that.
I was able to try a couple of other GSI ROMs and I've settled on AndyYan's LineageOS 17.1 for now. The only serious installation issue I had - which I can laugh about in hindsight - was thinking I'd got myself into a very bad bootloop, when all I needed to do was let go of the power button after the Lenovo logo appeared.
On this tablet, there is no navigation capability at all (no navbar, no gestures, no setting to configure them) on installation, and I have to set it using adb. I suspect it goes back to PHH basic ROMs, but I don't feel like doing yet another install and testing right at this moment. Is this happening on the other tablets that you're testing, or is it unique to this one?
I just posted the v3.5.1 update to twrp.
It's also changed to landscape mode, as many of you requested.
Quick question, how do i apply new system updates with twrp installed? Should i not bother? Also, i forgot how to block check for updates!
will this allow flashing of stock roms download from lenovo recovery? ive been stuck on an ancient android 9 version because the ota updater fails.
This is a bit late but why not. THIS IS A COMPILATION OF ALL THE OS METHODS YOU NEED FOR THE OP6/6T.
ENJOY my guide
DISCLAIMER:
*I am not responsible for bricked devices, damage to your device*
Sorry for a long list of methods, some work for others and some don't. But I recommend to pick a method and stick to it. Maybe read the part at the top as some have notes about mine or someone else's experience/recommendation. Don't skip steps and follow each step.
If stuck, just ask and I or anyone else will try and help
I am here to post methods for anyone who is interested/need help. I have tested these myself and helped others who may be struggling
Download
The guide has loads of files/ zips/ tools to use/flash/install. But no worries as everything can be downloaded and there are links AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS THREAD (NOT COMMENTS) to where to download:
SDK Platform Tools (Fastboot tools) from Developer Android
TWRP from mauronofrio
Magisk from topjohnwu
Gapps (Google Apps) from NikGapps. I recommend omni for ROMs that don't include Gapps.
Fastboot ROM for OP6 + OP6T from mauronofrio
MSMDownload tools for OP6 + OP6T from Some_Random_Username
IMPORTANT NOTES!
YOU REQUIRE Platform Tools (Fastboot Tools) IN ORDER TO USE THE METHODS IN THIS GUIDE AS TWRP NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED!
YOU NEED TO HAVE A UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER AS WELL!
For GAPPS, u can use the same or a updated version of the package. But has to be the same type u used to install it like (stock, full, Omni, basic, etc). ONLY FLASH/INSTALL IF the RESTORE SCRIPT DIDN'T SHOW UP during a DIRTY FLASH/UPDATE AND ONLY FLASH AFTER REBOOTING TO RECOVERY AFTER FLASHING/INSTALLING A OS/BUILD ZIP FILE!
How to get Platform Tools
These tools are used to install TWRP, to unlock the bootloader of your device and is needed to use the METHODS in this guide.
Download the platform tools.zip of your software platform (Mac, Windows, Linux)
Extract the platform-tools.zip
To use it go into your platform-tools folder
Press shift + right-click and choose command prompt or PowerShell
Connect your device when it's in fastboot mode and done
How to install TWRP
Sadly this Guide is for Windows, but other platforms like Mac or Linux can be found online.
YOU CAN USE THIS METHOD TO INSTALL A NEWER VERSION OF TWRP TOO
You need to have downloaded Platform Tools which the link is attached below.
Transfer the TWRP.img file into the platform-tools folder
Now transfer TWRP.zip into your device's internal storage. (connect -> allow file transfer -> drag and drop files)
If you want root download and transfer magisk.apk and the link is supplied below. Also, RENAME from .apk to .zip
Now we must boot into fastboot mode. (Either do it with the advanced reboot in developer options or power off device -> boot recovery Vol - + power -> boot to bootloader or power off device -> press Vol Up + Vol down + power)
Now connect your device to a Windows device
Press shift + right-click. Choose command prompt or PowerShell
Enter "fastboot devices" and your device should be displayed if it's connected
Type "fastboot boot twrp" file name (do twrp + press tab) and press enter
Then you should be booted into TWRP
Enter the password and swipe to allow modifications
Press install and find your TWRP.zip file
Swipe to confirm Flash
If you want root do this
Press the back arrow and find your magisk.zip
Swipe to confirm Flash
Reboot to the system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system. Up to u
Installing a Custom ROM
Install Custom ROM on OP6T from OOS
Make sure u have BACKED UP your device and have the latest OOS installed in both slots. If u do, go to Method 3.
If u have finalize.zip, go to Method 2.
Method 1
If u don't have OOS installed in both slots or finalize.zip, use this method.
Transfer OOS.zip file, TWRP.zip, Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file) into internal storage.
Boot to Bootloader
Boot TWRP
Flash OOS + TWRP
reboot recovery
Flash OOS + TWRP
Reboot recovery
Flash Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file)
Flash TWRP
If the ROM doesn't have GApps included do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Gapps if not included
Format data
Reboot to system
Otherwise, just Format data -> reboot to system. Up to u
If you want root do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system. Up to u
Method 2
If u have finalize.zip, do this method. Using finalize is way quicker as there's less flashing and rebooting.
Transfer OOS.zip file, finalize.zip, TWRP.zip, Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file) into internal storage.
Boot to Bootloader
Boot to TWRP
Flash OOS + finalize
Boot to Bootloader
Boot to TWRP
Flash Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file)
Flash TWRP
If the ROM doesn't have GApps included do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Gapps if not included
Format data
Reboot to system
Otherwise, just Format data -> reboot to system. Up to u
If you want root do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system. Up to u
Method 3
Once you have installed OOS in both slots do this part.
Transfer TWRP.zip, Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file) into internal storage.
Boot to Bootloader
Boot to TWRP
Flash Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file)
Flash TWRP
If the ROM doesn't have GApps included do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Gapps if not included
Format data
Reboot to system
Otherwise, just Format data -> reboot to system. Up to u
If you want root do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system. Up to u
Installing Custom Rom not from OOS
You can use finalize method or just flash OOS + TWRP way. The finalize way is there for some who like less flashing and rebooting.
Using the methods in Install Custom ROM on OP6T from OOS
Using the old way, use Method 1
Using finalize.zip, use Method 2
Remember to factory reset (wipe, but no need to wipe internal storage)
Backing Up OOS and Custom ROM
Make sure u have installed the latest TWRP version from mauronofrio
You should use TitaniumBackup or Migrate to back up your apps and contacts.
Also, have a copy of your Internal Storage folders if u have important files.
TWRP Backup backs up your OS like Apps, settings and set up, but not internal storage.
NEVER BACKUP SYSTEM AND VENDOR! ONLY SYSTEM.IMG or VENDOR.IMG IF YOU HAVE TO!
Restoring it makes going back way easier like you have never left
Or you can go manually and try and restore everything, but why do that when you got TWRP?
I do both ways of backing up
Backing up OOS
Boot TWRP recovery
Choose Backup
Choose boot, data. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BACKUP System.img and Vendor.img!
Swipe to backup
Once done, either boot to system or mount
Transfer the whole TWRP folder onto a storage device
Done
Backing up a Custom ROM
Boot TWRP recovery
Choose Backup
Choose boot, data, system.img, vendor.img
Swipe to backup
Once done, either boot to system or mount
Transfer the whole TWRP folder onto a storage device
Done
Restoring OOS and Custom ROM
Restoring OOS TWRP Backup
To restore OOS use either fastboot ROM or MSM. Fastboot is the fastest and easiest way if u have a TWRP backup which there's a method to how to make one in this guide. BUT if you are restoring to go back to stock OOS then use MSM
I use Fastboot ROM restore for that too as we are restoring our data anyways and also for switching/installing a custom ROM. Much easier in my experience.
DOWNLOAD FULL ZIP OF OOS version of your TWRP backup otherwise you could risk doing the whole restore method again OR setup from SCRATCH! IF you aren't restoring a TWRP backup, I recommend either TRANSFER or DOWNLOAD via WiFi or oxygen updater, a UPDATED version of OOS AFTER doing either fastboot ROM or MSM restore methods. As they restore a old version of OOS!
Restoring using Fastboot ROM
Download fastboot ROM of your choice using the link in the Download Link section.
Extract/ un-zip
Boot your device into fastboot mode (Either do it with the advanced reboot in developer options or power off device -> boot recovery Vol - + power -> boot to bootloader or power off device -> press Vol Up + Vol down + power)
Click flash-all.bat
Restoring using MSM Download Tool
Download latest MSM version of your choice using the link in the Download Link section.
Extract/ un-zip
Click on MSM tool .exe file
Turn off device
HOLD BOTH volume buttons
Connect your phone
Wait for your device to be connected and it should show as green
Click verify to check and press start
Wait till phone reboots
The setup device and u can carrying on restoring your device if u don't want a unlock bootloader or return to what your device was like before.
Go into developer options
Allow OEM unlocking
Reboot to bootloader
Enter "fastboot devices" to check your device is connected
Enter "fastboot oem unlock"
Swipe for yes
Then it will reboot again
continue to the next method
For both fastboot and MSM
Once booted into system, set it up and update to OOS version of your TWRP backup.
Download the full zip using the link in the Download Link section.
Transfer the OOS .zip to internal storage.
Go into settings -> system update -> Update via local upgrade -> find zip file and press install
Do this twice to make sure you have installed that version of OOS in both slots
Boot to bootloader
Boot TWRP
Install TWRP
Reboot recovery
Transfer whole TWRP Folder into internal storage
Restore only boot and data
Swipe to restore
If you have backed up your internal storage folders do this
Reboot to recovery
Transfer all your internal storage folders
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system. U can update OOS as well if it's outdated. The method is below to update OOS with ROOT. Up to u
RESTORING TWRP BACKUP HAS ISSUES ON THESE ROMs
CrDroid (Method 1 + 2 don't work). Method 3 works (install Gapps if the ROM doesn't have it!)
Restoring a Custom ROM TWRP backup 1
I tried using this method, but it didn't work for me.
You can use this method to switch ROMs too
Boot TWRP Recovery
Flash OOS + Finalize
Boot to bootloader, boot TWRP
Flash TWRP
Reboot Recovery
Transfer twrp backup
Restore System.img, Vendor.img and boot
Boot to system and setup system
Reboot to recovery
Restore data
Reboot system. Done
I had an issue with this method where rebooting system it was from fresh and my data didn't restore. If this happened to you, then do method 2 (Restoring a Custom ROM TWRP Backup 2)
Restoring a Custom ROM TWRP Backup 2
The first method didn't work for me. But this method did
Restore fresh like you're going back to OOS.
Choose one method. Fastboot or MSM method.
I prefer the fastboot method.
Download fastboot ROM using the link in the Download Link section.
Extract/ un-zip
Boot your device into fastboot mode (Either do it with the advanced reboot in developer options or power off device -> boot recovery Vol - + power -> boot to bootloader or power off device -> press Vol Up + Vol down + power)
Click flash-all.bat
Once booted into system, set it up briefly and DO NOT RESTORE ANYTHING.
Boot to bootloader
Boot TWRP
Install TWRP
Reboot recovery
Transfer whole TWRP Folder into internal storage
Restore everything (System.img, vendor.img, boot.img and data)
Swipe to restore. If data couldn't restore then boot system, setup system, boot TWRP and restore data.
Reboot system. The first reboot might go dodgy and it did for me.
Reboot system and transfer all your internal storage stuff
done
If this did not work still. Then do the 3rd method...
Restoring a Custom ROM TWRP backup 3
If the previous 2 methods has failed for you. Then try this.
Restore fresh like you're going back to OOS.
Choose one method. Fastboot or MSM method.
I prefer the fastboot method.
Download fastboot ROM using the link in the Download Link section.
Extract/ un-zip
Boot your device into fastboot mode (Either do it with the advanced reboot in developer options or power off device -> boot recovery Vol - + power -> boot to bootloader or power off device -> press Vol Up + Vol down + power)
Click flash-all.bat
Once booted into system, set it up and update to OOS version of your TWRP backup.
Download the full zip using the link in the Download Link section.
Transfer the OOS .zip to internal storage.
Go into settings -> system update -> Update via local upgrade -> find zip file and press install
Do this twice to make sure you have installed that version of OOS in both slots
Transfer TWRP.zip, Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file) into internal storage.
Boot to bootloader
Boot TWRP
Install TWRP
Reboot to Recovery
Flash Build.zip (Custom ROM zip file)
Flash TWRP
If the ROM doesn't have GApps included do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Gapps if not included
Format data
Otherwise, just Format data -> reboot to recovery. Up to u
Reboot Recovery
Transfer twrp backup
Restore data
Reboot system. Done
If it still fails, repeat steps 1 to 15. But restore everything and you should be back on your custom ROM like you never left.
Updating OOS and Custom ROM
Update OOS with Root (Magisk)
Always do a TWRP backup before updating your OS in case
Download the full zip file of the latest OOS, transfer the zip file to internal storage NOT IN ANY FOLDER
Download and transfer twrp.zip file to internal storage
Go into settings, system update, update via local upgrade and choose the file
Wait till the installation has finished. If failed TRY AGAIN!
DO NOT REBOOT!
Go into Magisk Manager, modules
Find the twrp zip file and install TWRP
DO NOT REBOOT!
Go into Magisk Home
Press install
Press install via inactive slot
Reboot system and done
You will reboot into the next slot
You don’t have to repeat the installation to install the latest OOS in the other slot. But you should and I use this method many times and has never let me down.
Updating OOS without root
Go to System Update -> find the update install and reboot.
Or download the zip -> transfer to internal storage -> update via local upgrade -> reboot and done
Update a Custom ROM
Method 1
Always do a TWRP backup before updating your OS in case
Use this method just to update the ROM.
Boot recovery
Flash new version + twrp
Reboot recovery
Flash new version + twrp
If the ROM doesn't have GApps included,
The restore script should show up during the installation of the new ROM.zip
BUT if the restore script DIDN'T pop up do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Gapps if not included
Reboot to system
Otherwise, reboot to system. Up to u
If you want root do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system. Up to u
Method 2
This method uses finalize.zip
Boot recovery
Flash new version + finalize + twrp
If the ROM doesn't have GApps included,
The restore script should show up during the installation of the new ROM.zip
BUT if the restore script DIDN'T pop up do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Gapps if not included
Reboot to system
Otherwise, reboot to system. Up to u
If you want root do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system. Up to u
Updating vendor
Use Method 1 and 2 for ROMs with Gapps. Use Method 3 for ROMs with no Gapps included.
Method 1
If u haven’t updated your Custom ROM and your Vendor… You can use this method to update both or just the vendor.
Boot recovery
Flash OOS + twrp
Reboot recovery
Flash OOS + twrp
Reboot recovery
Flash Custom ROM + twrp
Reboot recovery
Flash Custom ROM + twrp
If you want root do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system
Method 2
This method uses finalize.zip
Boot recovery
Flash OOS + finalize + twrp
Reboot recovery
Flash Custom ROM + finalize + twrp
Otherwise, reboot to system. Up to u
If you want root do this
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Reboot to system and done
Otherwise, just reboot to system
Method 3
This method is for ROMs with no Gapps included
You can use this method as well for updating to a vendor that has a NEWER ANDROID version like from OOS 10 to OOS 11 vendor.
Boot recovery
Flash OOS + Custom ROM + twrp
Reboot recovery
Flash OOS + Custom ROM + twrp
If u flashed GApps, the restore script should show up during the installation of the ROM.zip
If the GApps script didn't show up do this
Otherwise, skip step 3
Flash Magisk if u want root, otherwise skip step 2
Reboot to recovery
Flash Magisk
Flash Gapps
Reboot to system and done
Download Links:
SDK Platform Tools (Fastboot Tools) Here
OOS versions for OP6 (under Signed Flashable zips) Here
OOS versions for OP6T (under Signed Flashable zips) Here
TWRP for OP6 Here
TWRP for OP6T Here
Magisk Here
NikGapps Here
Stock Fastboot ROM for OP6 Here
Stock Fastboot ROM for OP6T Here
MSMDownloadTool for OP6 Here
MSMDownloadTool for OP6T Here
TitanumBackup App Here
Migrate App Here
Credits:
@mauronofrio For his amazing work on the TWRP recovery and Stock Fastboot ROMs for OP6/6T
@topjohnwu For his work on Magisk
@Nikgapps For their work on creating Gapps
@Some_Random_Username For his Collection of MSMDownloadTool for OP6/6T
@OPTeam For the collection of OOS zips for OP6/6T
@dreamwhite For the method (Method 3) of updating the vendor which works wonders for ROMs with no GApps included
First
Hey Guys,
Need a some expert advice please.
Long story short. I need to replace my OP 6T McLaren's battery as I have serious degradation in battery capacity (73% Serious Loss), meaning the battery is no longer charging to 3700mAh, max charging atm is around 2600mAh, which it drains very quickly. FYI Anything above 80% is the limit for average performance, >90% is best. You can use the OP Diagnostic App 1.0.0.9 to determine your own status. Does not work on all OP devices above 6 btw. Maybe other versions work. Anyway, will be getting OP to change the battery (no real local guys I can trust tbh, all Sammy & Apple guys...) and they want me to Factory Reset the device (complete wipe including internal storage (backed up already to PC)) before sending the device to the OP Repair Center for the obvious reasons of Privacy & Security.
On my device, I have a suite of apps that are no longer available to install with APK specially Signed, but won't be able to re-install (long story & can discuss in a PM more if there is an interest to help on this). These APK will not work any other way, I've tried! This being said, I know that TWRP Nandroids work well & have been doing these backups for yrs and have restored backups with these apps installed and it works! But I have not had to restore any as of late and TWRP Backup has somewhat changed in regards to the partition selections available. See TWRP Options pic below.
When OP returns the device to me, it will mostly likely be on the latest release of 10.3.11 (Hopefully).
Here is the current setup and runs perfectly!
OOS 10.3.11
TWRP: twrp-3.5.2_9-0-fajita
Magisk 23
The last Nandroid done today (No PW for good measure, but secured locally offline), I selected all partitions. Is this the best way to insure I get my full device backup restored?
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I'm guessing that I will have to, Unlock the Bootloader, reinstall TWRP same version the Nandroid was created with in order to restore that backup.
Looking forward to hearing from you guys to make the best decision before proceed with the factory reset.
Thanking you all in advance for your time & assistance!
Cheers!
plepew said:
Hey Guys,
Need a some expert advice please.
Long story short. I need to replace my OP 6T McLaren's battery as I have serious degradation in battery capacity (73% Serious Loss), meaning the battery is no longer charging to 3700mAh, max charging atm is around 2600mAh, which it drains very quickly. FYI Anything above 80% is the limit for average performance, >90% is best. You can use the OP Diagnostic App 1.0.0.9 to determine your own status. Does not work on all OP devices above 6 btw. Maybe other versions work. Anyway, will be getting OP to change the battery (no real local guys I can trust tbh, all Sammy & Apple guys...) and they want me to Factory Reset the device (complete wipe including internal storage (backed up already to PC)) before sending the device to the OP Repair Center for the obvious reasons of Privacy & Security.
On my device, I have a suite of apps that are no longer available to install with APK specially Signed, but won't be able to re-install (long story & can discuss in a PM more if there is an interest to help on this). These APK will not work any other way, I've tried! This being said, I know that TWRP Nandroids work well & have been doing these backups for yrs and have restored backups with these apps installed and it works! But I have not had to restore any as of late and TWRP Backup has somewhat changed in regards to the partition selections available. See TWRP Options pic below.
When OP returns the device to me, it will mostly likely be on the latest release of 10.3.11 (Hopefully).
Here is the current setup and runs perfectly!
OOS 10.3.11
TWRP: twrp-3.5.2_9-0-fajita
Magisk 23
The last Nandroid done today (No PW for good measure, but secured locally offline), I selected all partitions. Is this the best way to insure I get my full device backup restored?
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I'm guessing that I will have to, Unlock the Bootloader, reinstall TWRP same version the Nandroid was created with in order to restore that backup.
Looking forward to hearing from you guys to make the best decision before proceed with the factory reset.
Thanking you all in advance for your time & assistance!
Cheers!
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Idk if u have read Mauronofrio's XDA thread on TWRP backups. BUT NEVER BACKUP OR RESTORE SYSTEM OR VENDOR! From my guide, you don't need to backup vendor.img or system.img or anything else that's not Boot or Data FOR OOS. Make sure you have everything like a copy of everything folder/file in your internal storage before u wipe it.
BUT because you're going to wipe your device. U should have a copy of everything in case but don't backup system or vendor as they're useless and will crash your system if u restore those!
After you've got your device from repair, follow my method to restore OOS TWRP backup on your device and YOU'LL only NEED TO RESTORE BOOT + DATA. Once you have booted back to your system, everything should be there like you never left, but transfer your internal storage stuff as some apps store files in your internal storage. Once that is done, that should be it and it would be like you've never left
If the TWRP backup restore doesn't work let me know, but from my experience with going back to OOS via my TWRP backup I only backed up and restored boot + data for OOS. Custom ROMs are different but isn't the case for you
Extreme_Ninja2099 said:
Idk if u have read Mauronofrio's XDA thread on TWRP backups. BUT NEVER BACKUP OR RESTORE SYSTEM OR VENDOR! From my guide, you don't need to backup vendor.img or system.img or anything else that's not Boot or Data FOR OOS. Make sure you have everything like a copy of everything folder/file in your internal storage before u wipe it.
BUT because you're going to wipe your device. U should have a copy of everything in case but don't backup system or vendor as they're useless and will crash your system if u restore those!
After you've got your device from repair, follow my method to restore OOS TWRP backup on your device and YOU'LL only NEED TO RESTORE BOOT + DATA. Once you have booted back to your system, everything should be there like you never left, but transfer your internal storage stuff as some apps store files in your internal storage. Once that is done, that should be it and it would be like you've never left
If the TWRP backup restore doesn't work let me know, but from my experience with going back to OOS via my TWRP backup I only backed up and restored boot + data for OOS. Custom ROMs are different but isn't the case for you
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Wow, thanks for the quick reply!
I have not read Mauronofrio thread and will do!
I completely missed the system & vendor piece in your instructions....my bad!
So just to confirm, my backup that I have done with all checked off is good, but only restore Boot & Data with an exact duplicate of the current Internal Storage...right?
Going forward, when creating the Backup, just select Boot & Data and I'm good to go? Or select all Except: System Image(only) & Vendor options (both)?
Also, just so I can understand a bit better, "System" is the actual OOS? Meaning, if I restore Boot & Data on any OOS, all my apps and data will be as I never left, or we should always restore on the OOS that was current at the moment of the Backup (which I have always done in the past).
PS. I may just do the backup again, just to make sure SYSTEM & VENDOR are not there for good measure!
plepew said:
Wow, thanks for the quick reply!
I have not read Mauronofrio thread and will do!
I completely missed the system & vendor piece in your instructions....my bad!
So just to confirm, my backup that I have done with all checked off is good, but only restore Boot & Data with an exact duplicate of the current Internal Storage...right?
Going forward, when creating the Backup, just select Boot & Data and I'm good to go? Or select all Except: System Image(only) & Vendor options (both)?
Also, just so I can understand a bit better, "System" is the actual OOS? Meaning, if I restore Boot & Data on any OOS, all my apps and data will be as I never left, or we should always restore on the OOS that was current at the moment of the Backup (which I have always done in the past).
PS. I may just do the backup again, just to make sure SYSTEM & VENDOR are not there for good measure!
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First off, I already posted everything you need in my last comment and that's what I usually do. Everything should be there and not like you need to pay or reply to get the extra stuff that you may need. No point in replying asking for more as I'll just be repeating myself over and over.
Just choose boot & data for TWRP backups for OOS specifically going forward and after you got your device from repair. System, vendor doesn't work in my experience and will crash your system. Only backup the .img variant which was stated by the dev (Mauronofrio) for TWRP for OP6/6T devices. Only backup system.img and vendor.img if u need to backup system+vendor, but YOU don't have to for OOS and I said this previously.
JUST DO A BACKUP OF EVERYTHING OTHER THAN SYSTEM AND VENDOR. YOU SHOULD ONLY BACKUP SYSTEM.IMG AND VENDOR.IMG NEVER SYSTEM OR VENDOR.
They never work and will increase the size of your backup and will take even longer to transfer to your storage device from your phone.
YES, to your new question. You should update/ be on the same OOS version as your TWRP backup before u restore data + boot. Restore OOS via fastboot or msm and update to get to the same version of OOS as your TWRP backup. YOU should only do this if your phone is in the wrong version of OOS as your backup after you've got it back from REPAIR.
ALWAYS BE ON THE SAME VERSION OF OOS AS YOUR TWRP BACKUP BEFORE YOU RESTORE YOUR TWRP BACKUP OF OOS!
Maybe take a copy of your wifi passwords, take a google backup in settings, take a copy of sms/call logs and contacts. Other stuff that you may not have stored just in case the TWRP backup fails, but it shouldn't. Good luck
This should be it and there isn't anything else that you'll need
Extreme_Ninja2099 said:
First off, I already posted everything you need in my last comment and that's what I usually do. Everything should be there and not like you need to pay or reply to get the extra stuff that you may need. No point in replying asking for more as I'll just be repeating myself over and over.
Just choose boot & data for TWRP backups for OOS specifically going forward and after you got your device from repair. System, vendor doesn't work in my experience and will crash your system. Only backup the .img variant which was stated by the dev (Mauronofrio) for TWRP for OP6/6T devices. Only backup system.img and vendor.img if u need to backup system+vendor, but YOU don't have to for OOS and I said this previously.
JUST DO A BACKUP OF EVERYTHING OTHER THAN SYSTEM AND VENDOR. YOU SHOULD ONLY BACKUP SYSTEM.IMG AND VENDOR.IMG NEVER SYSTEM OR VENDOR.
They never work and will increase the size of your backup and will take even longer to transfer to your storage device from your phone.
YES, to your new question. You should update/ be on the same OOS version as your TWRP backup before u restore data + boot. Restore OOS via fastboot or msm and update to get to the same version of OOS as your TWRP backup. YOU should only do this if your phone is in the wrong version of OOS as your backup after you've got it back from REPAIR.
ALWAYS BE ON THE SAME VERSION OF OOS AS YOUR TWRP BACKUP BEFORE YOU RESTORE YOUR TWRP BACKUP OF OOS!
Maybe take a copy of your wifi passwords, take a google backup in settings, take a copy of sms/call logs and contacts. Other stuff that you may not have stored just in case the TWRP backup fails, but it shouldn't. Good luck
This should be it and there isn't anything else that you'll need
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Thank you!!
Hey guys, for some reason I ended up on "Unmodified System Partitions", must have tapped the screen a few times in error while handling the phone I guess.
What should I do?
Unable to go back to TWRP main menu without selecting an option.
I am rooted, on stock OOS and not doing customs ROM at this time...
What should I do?
Select "Keep Read Only"? or Swipe to "Allow Modifications"?
thanking you guys in advance for you help & guidance!
plepew said:
Hey guys, for some reason I ended up on "Unmodified System Partitions", must have tapped the screen a few times in error while handling the phone I guess.
What should I do?
Unable to go back to TWRP main menu without selecting an option.
I am rooted, on stock OOS and not doing customs ROM at this time...
What should I do?
Select "Keep Read Only"? or Swipe to "Allow Modifications"?
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thanking you guys in advance for you help & guidance!
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Swipe to allow modifications. But it seems that your internal storage corrupted. Not sure what you did and how you got into this situation.
After you swiped to allow modifications... If the internal storage files are a messed up, try to switch slots and reboot recovery
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Swipe to allow modifications. But it seems that your internal storage corrupted. Not sure what you did and how you got into this situation.
After you swiped to allow modifications... If the internal storage files are a messed up, try to switch slots and reboot recovery
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I swiped and yeah, the IS was messed up in File Managfer(TWRP).
Selected Reboot then Selected the Slot I remembered I was on : "A"
Rebooted & Boom all good!
Thank you for the help once again! You rock!!
plepew said:
I swiped and yeah, the IS was messed up in File Managfer(TWRP).
Selected Reboot then Selected the Slot I remembered I was on : "A"
Rebooted & Boom all good!
Thank you for the help once again! You rock!!
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Cool and at least that was a easy fix
Sorry, I'm a total noob, hopefully this is an easy question to answer. Is there any way that I can tell what version of OOS my TWRP Backup contains? I can't remember what version my phone was running when I did the TWRP backup and don't want to mess it up after I restore the phone from MSM. Thanks in advance for your help!
Sorry, I'm a total noob, hopefully this is an easy question to answer. Is there any way that I can tell what version of OOS my TWRP Backup contains? I can't remember what version my phone was running when I did the TWRP backup and don't want to mess it up after I restore the phone from MSM. Thanks in advance for your help!
jas84701 said:
Sorry, I'm a total noob, hopefully this is an easy question to answer. Is there any way that I can tell what version of OOS my TWRP Backup contains? I can't remember what version my phone was running when I did the TWRP backup and don't want to mess it up after I restore the phone from MSM. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Well u posted this twice which isn't necessary and people will try and reply. But I'm not sure if there is a way to know and as long as u copied the whole TWRP folder for that backup, u should be fine restoring it with a newer version of TWRP. If it really matters to you, then maybe try and find the latest TWRP on the date you did the backup? I think just using a newer TWRP version should be fine
Should I use the same Gapps package I flashed during clean installing when updating custom rom?
Waynenolan92 said:
Should I use the same Gapps package I flashed during clean installing when updating custom rom?
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U don't have to use the same gapps package. Using a updated one would be better. But, u only have to for ROMs that don't include gapps (vanilla builds) AND the Restore script doesn't show up during installation. Opengapps doesn't have that script but nikgapps does. Using dirty flash/updating a ROM should show the restore script and if it doesn't then just reboot to recovery and flash the updated or same gapps package. This can also be the same for updating the base/vendor (use method 3 in that section of the guide). I hope this helps
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U don't have to use the same gapps package. Using a updated one would be better. But, u only have to for ROMs that don't include gapps (vanilla builds) AND the Restore script doesn't show up during installation. Opengapps doesn't have that script but nikgapps does. Using dirty flash/updating a ROM should show the restore script and if it doesn't then just reboot to recovery and flash the updated or same gapps package. This can also be the same for updating the base/vendor (use method 3 in that section of the guide). I hope this help
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Thanks for your replay)))it's my first using vanilla rom(without Gapps), so I flashed nikigapps Omni package, and my question is: should I always use the same package, or I can go with core package for example?
Waynenolan92 said:
Thanks for your replay)))it's my first using vanilla rom(without Gapps), so I flashed nikigapps Omni package, and my question is: should I always use the same package, or I can go with core package for example?
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U can... But it doesn't really matter as a updated package works fine and u only need to use it if the nikgapps restore script doesn't show up when updating the ROM or vendor/base (OOS underneath)
I want to CHANGE custom ROMs (havoc to Lineage OS a11 to a12) I have taken TWRP back up of boot+data+system.img+ vendor.img. once I flash the new a12 Lineage plus Nikapps core plus magisk. What steps to restore data? any response is appreciated in advance. Thank you.