[Unknown] China Device P40 Pro+ - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

Dear XDA-Dev-Community,
i have here a china-import with a supposed Android 10.
I would like to install a linaege or other ROM, but which one should I use?
Can you help me?
Basic knowledge for installing and testing is available...
In the appendix you can find some pictures for evaluation.
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Nobody can help?
Maybe I can build my own Custom Rom for this device?
What i hove to do? Save the Drivers?!?!
Anybody know a good guide for me?

Probably a faked one... what build.prop entry ro.board.platform says?
And/or ro.mediatek.platform?

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CXZa said:
Probably a faked one... what build.prop entry ro.board.platform says?
And/or ro.mediatek.platform?
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adb devices -l gives this:
Code:
device usb:1-2 product:P40 Pro+ model:U2 device:Smartphone transport_id:1
Code:
[ro.board.platform]: [mt6580]
[ro.mediatek.platform]: [MT6580]
complete getprop:
https://pastebin.com/h66R0mNk

So, MT6580 and probably a Lollipop. Could be worse.
There is some jlinksz (maker of these) threads here.
Also at 4pda, where there is more info and stuff.
Jlinksz K960 - Обсуждение - 4PDA
Jlinksz K960 - Обсуждение, Планшет, 9.6"
4pda.ru
I would not do much to it if it works well enough as it is. But if you do take a backup first as finding correct one later can be really really hard...

CXZa said:
So, MT6580 and probably a Lollipop. Could be worse.
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Why worse? What problems you see?
CXZa said:
I would not do much to it if it works well enough as it is.
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This is not an option. Its so creepy and full of preinstalled apps i can´t trust, u know?
So can i build a custom rom by extract the drivers and AOSP? Is this possible with beginner skills on coding?

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Seppppx said:
I might be able to help. The kernel source is missing, but there are some device trees for other mt6580 phones. I will try to craft a device tree for this phone.
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Thanks a lot! I will deliver how fast i can. But this took a long time and i get some troubles:
Seppppx said:
For now i need these things:
1. The android version.
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Labeld as Android 10, but it's a fake. It looks like Android 6 / Marshmallow
2. raw dd'ed boot image of the device
3. raw dd'ed system image of the device
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here the trouble beginns...
3. raw dd'ed system image of the device
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So i tried to get root by some tools, from this site here:
How to root your Android smartphone: Google, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, and more
Rooting your phone is still possible — and fun — these days. Here's how to do it on your Android device.
www.xda-developers.com
But nothing works! by adb sideload or apk-install...
Some advice?

I have the exact same phone, same issues as Ronny has. Have made a backup image of the phone but it's quite large in size ( over 5gb broken into 3 files). Would this be of use in in figuring out how to Root the phone?
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BruizerBG said:
Have made a backup image of the phone but it's quite large in size ( over 5gb broken into 3 files).
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Yeah, i´m not alone ;D
Would like to hear how you done this!
And my offer to host your files for downloading on my nextcloud instance.
Could give you an uploadlink (password save) and publish the link here...

Seppppx said:
I might be able to help. The kernel source is missing, but there are some device trees for other mt6580 phones. I will try to craft a device tree for this phone.
For now i need these things:
1. The android version.
2. raw dd'ed boot image of the device
3. raw dd'ed system image of the device
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Hi Seppppx, I have this phone with Android 5.1 on it. I use Linux so I am assuming I can set the phone up and do the dd's via an adb command?
Any guidance you can give on the correct way to do this would be good and I can try and get the files available for you .
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ronnyst said:
Yeah, i´m not alone ;D
Would like to hear how you done this!
And my offer to host your files for downloading on my nextcloud instance.
Could give you an uploadlink (password save) and publish the link here...
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Hi Ronny, you can backup the files on the phone by entering Recovery mode. Switch off the phone. Then, at the same time, hold down the power and volume up buttons down until a small menu appears in the middle of the screen. Choose the recovery option, volume up scrolls through the list, volume down selects which option you want from recovery, fastboot or normal. You'll have a android image pop up, maybe with the message "no command " , just wait or press the same button combination again and the recovery menu should appear . In the list will be the system or user files backup. I see from your images though that you have already figured most of the out.
That only gives us no. 3 of the files that Seppppx needs so I have asked him how to get the bootloader dump.
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BruizerBG said:
Hi Seppppx, I have this phone with Android 5.1 on it. I use Linux so I am assuming I can set the phone up and do the dd's via an adb command?
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At first: You need to be root do dd boot and systemimages. After you got it you get try this:
[Guide] Dumping boot.img & recovery.img using dd (for complicated partitions)
Hi there! i am new to forums as well as in developing. i have recently taken interest in making cyanogenmod for my device. So, i have been searching web for hours to dump boot.img and recovery.img for my device. As my device is a mediatek device...
forum.xda-developers.com
But i tried this and i failed because a doesn´t have su (root). So i tried to use adb push but even then i cant access the Boot/system-image folders (cause no root). See my previous posts for...

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Hi Ronny, you can backup the files on the phone by entering Recovery mode. Switch off the phone. Then, at the same time, hold down the power and volume up buttons down until a small menu appears in the middle of the screen. Choose the recovery option, volume up scrolls through the list, volume down selects which option you want from recovery, fastboot or normal. You'll have a android image pop up, maybe with the message "no command " , just wait or press the same button combination again and the recovery menu should appear . In the list will be the system or user files backup.
That only gives us no. 3 of the files that Seppppx needs so I have asked him how to get the bootloader dump.
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Just look at my pictures from previous posts... I´d already done this...

BruizerBG said:
That only gives us no. 3 of the files that Seppppx needs so I have asked him how to get the bootloader dump.
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Sorry Bruizer, but this option gives us only a dump of the userdata. this will doesn´t help Seppppx.

Any update on this? I have received a phone to use as back up until I get my own and it's the same type of deal as far as chinese phone goes.

Also, I forgot to mention that I was looking through the adb pull screen shot and even though I do not currently have root I can still cd to /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/ without viewing contents but when i try to cd by-name there is no directory by that name.... I want to be able to achieve root and also possibly make a custom rom for this device and I'm willing to follow any suggestions anybody has. Clearly the boot.img and such are in a different directory but I'm going to have to do more digging.

whizpopthat said:
Any update on this? I have received a phone to use as back up until I get my own and it's the same type of deal as far as chinese phone goes.
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sorry no updates. we (BruizerBG and me) aren´t able to dd the boot partition.
I would be happy for any advice or help!!!

ronnyst said:
sorry no updates. we (BruizerBG and me) aren´t able to dd the boot partition.
I would be happy for any advice or help!!!
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I'm trying to find some time to do some digging about finding the boot partition because as I stated in my last post the by-name dir doesn't exist but obviously we are unable to find out which dirs do exist without root... If I come up with something I will be sure to let you know.

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[August 3rd]SailfishOS for Galaxy Nexus (Alpha)

SailfishOS for Galaxy Nexus (GSM)
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This is a community port of Jolla's SailfishOS for the Galaxy Nexus.
It features a gesture-based user interface with a unique design and ease-of-use in mind.
For more information about SailfishOS please head over to sailfishos.org.
This is not an Android ROM, this is a different operating system.
It only uses parts of Android for hardware enablement (drivers).
Special Thanks to vakkov, sledges, mugna91, the Mer Project, the Nemo Project and all the fine people over at #sailfishos-porters
Release Notes:
This release is based on SailfishOS 1.0.8.19 (Tahkalampi).
The Galaxy Nexus port is considered to be of alpha quality.
Though depending on your usage it might be stabile enough for daily use.
Bug reports:
Please issue bugreports at the Nemo Project Bugzilla.
Known issues:
Due to an issue with ofono, reading from SIM does not work. You'll need to remove your PIN lock before flashing.
Setting an ambiance (color theme & wallpaper) causes hangs. Either needs the battery to be pulled, or you can SSH into the device and run:
systemctl --user restart lipstick
The startup wizard is getting skipped for now, due to the issue above.
The Jolla Store currently does not work. As an alternative you can try Warehouse for OpenRepos.
The camera does not work.
Due to redistribution issues the codec for MP3 can't shipped. To enable the codec run the following command:
devel-su zypper in gst-av
Instructions & Download:
Make a backup
Factory Reset (Wipe /data & /cache)
Wipe /system
Install CyanogenMod 10.1.3
Install SailfishOS on top:
Mirrors:
beidl.eu
Reboot
Old versions:
Alpha1:
XDA
beidl.eu
XDA:DevDB Information
SailfishOS for Galaxy Nexus, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Contributors
beidl, vakkov, sledges
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Created 2014-08-03
Last Updated 2014-08-24
Reserved
Changes:
August 24th, 2014:
Notification LED working
Bluetooth activation/deactivation fixed
Changes for Video playback (work in progress)
August 3rd, 2014:
Initial release
Nice & interesting..
Awesome! I'd love to check this out, as I've been following the progress in the other thread! (And because I'd actually like to check sailfish out, I never experienced Maemo and Meego so this will be an entirely new experience). However the XDA download link is unbelievably slow (Topping out at like 30 KB/s maximum on a decent internet connection). Does anyone have a download link from a service such as Google Drive/Mega/AFH? I'd be extremely thankful if someone did have a mirror, and would return the favour by uploading it. (If the OP allows for mirrors).
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Awesome! I'd love to check this out, as I've been following the progress in the other thread! (And because I'd actually like to check sailfish out, I never experienced Maemo and Meego so this will be an entirely new experience). However the XDA download link is unbelievably slow (Topping out at like 30 KB/s maximum on a decent internet connection). Does anyone have a download link from a service such as Google Drive/Mega/AFH? I'd be extremely thankful if someone did have a mirror, and would return the favour by uploading it. (If the OP allows for mirrors).
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Mirror to my private server added.
Ubuntu 14.04 recognizes the device as a ethernet cable connection..
I've played around the USB settings and all the others are charging-only.
freshgiammi said:
Ubuntu 14.04 recognizes the device as a ethernet cable connection..
I've played around the USB settings and all the others are charging-only.
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Alright, definitely something nobody has tested, for whatever reason. As you are using Ubuntu, a quick sshfs mount to [email protected] might do it for now.
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Alright, definitely something nobody has tested, for whatever reason. As you are using Ubuntu, a quick sshfs mount to [email protected] might do it for now.
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Also, powering down the device while connected via USB to the PC, reboots it instead of shutting it down.
Can't try sshfs since i've just restored my Android backup bc Gnex is my daily driver, I'm sorry.
i couldnt select allow untrusted software to install warehouse. it does nothing when i select accept to allow it o settings.
freshgiammi said:
Also, powering down the device while connected via USB to the PC, reboots it instead of shutting it down.
Can't try sshfs since i've just restored my Android backup bc Gnex is my daily driver, I'm sorry.
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As mentioned, the "Alpha" tag is pretty much justified. Thank you for testing.
Also, the "untrusted software" switch is pretty useless and installing 3rd party applications
is supposed to be done through the command line for now.
beidl said:
As mentioned, the "Alpha" tag is pretty much justified. Thank you for testing.
Also, the "untrusted software" switch is pretty useless and installing 3rd party applications
is supposed to be done through the command line for now.
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so i have to install cm10.1.3 maguro and install the sailfish os alpha..?
cause it been 15minute it's stuck on google boot screen.
EDIT:
does it have to be EXT4..?
edit:
ah yeah it does ext4..
z3n0x1 said:
so i have to install cm10.1.3 maguro and install the sailfish os alpha..?
cause it been 15minute it's stuck on google boot screen.
EDIT:
does it have to be EXT4..?
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Yes, I would assume it needs to be EXT4
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Yes, I would assume it needs to be EXT4
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yup correct just installed it now..
and now need to install the alternative jolla store.. the warehouse.. but i don't know how..
allow untrusted software are not working..
what i have to go.. even get the warehouse.rpm.. it still can't be installed..
z3n0x1 said:
yup correct just installed it now..
and now need to install the alternative jolla store.. the warehouse.. but i don't know how..
allow untrusted software are not working..
what i have to go.. even get the warehouse.rpm.. it still can't be installed..
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You need to install it through the terminal, I'm not sure what the command is to install rpms of the top of my head, so googling it would probably get you an answer.
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You need to install it through the terminal, I'm not sure what the command is to install rpms of the top of my head, so googling it would probably get you an answer.
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well i got this...
after download the warehouse.rpm
goto setting > develoment > set password > save
type into terminal: devel-su -c harbour-warehouse
and type the password.. but nothing comes up
do i have to restart after save password or maybe restart after type pass word?? :silly:
EDIT:
open terminal
type cd ~/Downloads
type pkcon install-local ./downloaded-package.rpm
got "fatal error:nothing provides libsailfishapp.so.1 needed by harbour-warehouse-0.3-20.armv7h"
need the libsailfishapp.so.1.. lookfor it now..
the alpha looks smooth untill now been few hours test.. message working.. wifi.. haven't check the rest..
im still curious about how to install .rpm
z3n0x1 said:
well i got this...
after download the warehouse.rpm
goto setting > develoment > set password > save
type into terminal: devel-su -c harbour-warehouse
and type the password.. but nothing comes up
do i have to restart after save password or maybe restart after type pass word?? :silly:
the alpha looks smooth untill now been few hours test.. message working.. wifi.. haven't check the rest..
im still curious about how to install .rpm
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I assume you'd need to elevate to root using devel-su, and then use one of the commands I've quoted below to install the warehouse rpm.
From terminal, root
Install a package
rpm –ivh packagename
upgrade a package
rpm –Uvh packagename
you can find out what the switches mean by doing a rpm --help from the command line.
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I think -ivh would indicate installation and -uvh being the uninstall process
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I assume you'd need to elevate to root using devel-su, and then use one of the commands I've quoted below to install the warehouse rpm.
I think -ivh would indicate installation and -uvh being the uninstall process
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yes it's seems so..
i'll try you code now..
or maybe the -uvh are the upgrade..?? since it's upgrade on the code you are quote..
EDIT:
error: failed dependdencies:
libsailfishapp.so.1 is needed by harbour-warehouse-0.3-20.armv7h
so i perssume it the libsailfishapp.so.1 the problem..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53171554&postcount=90
he's said that just copy it from /usr/lib/ . but how come even we don't have filemanager..
i'll try the pkcon install jolla-fileman (the native file manager from jolla) apprently the rpm are not there..
just maybe.. even we have the native file manager.. the missing libsailfishapp.so.1 still occur..
z3n0x1 said:
yes it's seems so..
i'll try you code now..
or maybe the -uvh are the upgrade..?? since it's upgrade on the code you are quote..
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I must've misread it as uninstall then, yeah.
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I must've misread it as uninstall then, yeah.
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oh my im deprresed Lol
oh my now what should i do..
is there anyway that we can reach the root via computer..?
z3n0x1 said:
oh my im deprresed Lol
oh my now what should i do..
is there anyway that we can reach the root via computer..?
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You could try and SSH in and run the commands, which may be easier, I'm trying to get the warehouse installed now

[ROM][ALPHA][WIP][Jul/24] - Asteroid OS \\ ( Non-Android Wear )

Asteroid OS​
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Introduction and Warning:
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_GJiQYTAIk
Rom Alpha 7/24/2017
Downloads:
Official prebuilt Asteroid OS image : https://release.asteroidos.org/nightlies/sturgeon/
Instructions:
1. Make sure you have an ADB installation (Minimal adb and fastboot should do) and your watches' bootloader is unlocked and debugging is enabled from the settings.
2. Download the two files in the download section and place them in the same folder and connect the watch to the computer
3. Open up the shell or command prompt (cmd) and navigate to that folder
4. Issue these commands:
Code:
adb push asteroid-image-sturgeon.ext4 /sdcard/linux/rootfs.ext4
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot zImage-dtb-sturgeon.fastboot
5. The watch will reboot into Asteroid OS. Every time you want to boot into asteroid you have to issue the last two commands or else you will boot into android wear normally.
6. The Bluetooth synchronization app for Android is named AsteroidOSSync.apk. Be careful that dory is the only port with Bluetooth capabilities and this app will be of no use with other watches yet.
Download : AsteroidOSSync.apk
Removal Instructions:
Just open up shell or command prompt (cmd), connect the watch to the computer and issue this command:
Code:
adb shell rm /sdcard/linux/rootfs.ext4
Credits:
kido - Creator of the OS
Bencord0 - sturgeon port
Everyone on the #asteroid IRC
Links:
Webpage: asteroidos.org
Twitter: @asteroidOS
IRC: #asteroid
Can this interact with android at all? Like texts/notifications, etc?
phishfi said:
Can this interact with android at all? Like texts/notifications, etc?
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The Bluetooth synchronization app for Android is named AsteroidOSSync for Android only
AsteroidOSSync.apk
CadBuRy.VN said:
The Bluetooth synchronization app for Android is named AsteroidOSSync for Android only
AsteroidOSSync.apk
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Nice. I checked the website, too, but it doesn't have an actual answer. What can asteroid do? I see the apps that are available, but does the calendar get events from my gCalendar? Does it sync messages and contacts? I'll probably try this out tomorrow if I have time anyways, I just want to know if it's worth jumping into or if it's a heavily hamstrung OS for folks who are used to AW.
what does it look like in a rounded face?
Just tried twice, even shelled into the watch to confirm that the zImage was saved to /sdcard/linux/ as "rootfs.ext4" and it still won't boot to this OS. I send the fastboot command, the watch vibrates, waits, vibrates again, then boots to Android Wear 2.0.
phishfi said:
Just tried twice, even shelled into the watch to confirm that the zImage was saved to /sdcard/linux/ as "rootfs.ext4" and it still won't boot to this OS. I send the fastboot command, the watch vibrates, waits, vibrates again, then boots to Android Wear 2.0.
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i got the same problem here.
phishfi said:
Just tried twice, even shelled into the watch to confirm that the zImage was saved to /sdcard/linux/ as "rootfs.ext4" and it still won't boot to this OS. I send the fastboot command, the watch vibrates, waits, vibrates again, then boots to Android Wear 2.0.
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same here
phishfi said:
Just tried twice, even shelled into the watch to confirm that the zImage was saved to /sdcard/linux/ as "rootfs.ext4" and it still won't boot to this OS. I send the fastboot command, the watch vibrates, waits, vibrates again, then boots to Android Wear 2.0.
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flo071 said:
i got the same problem here.
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CVLover said:
same here
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Dont want to sound rude (I really just wanna help)
Are you sure you downloaded both files? 509MB ext4 and 9MB fastboot?
Are both files in the same directory where you run your adb/fastboot commands?
Maybe we also need some permissions. I'm gonna check it later...
Also I will create a script (either shell or tasker script [maybe even an apk]) to easily boot into astroid os.
Both would be possible: on phone or on watch...
BIade said:
Dont want to sound rude (I really just wanna help)
Are you sure you downloaded both files? 509MB ext4 and 9MB fastboot?
Are both files in the same directory where you run your adb/fastboot commands?
Maybe we also need some permissions. I'm gonna check it later...
Also I will create a script (either shell or tasker script [maybe even an apk]) to easily boot into astroid os.
Both would be possible: on phone or on watch...
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thank you.
and yes i did all the things.
is it possible that asteroid os needs an older version of the bootloader? maybe one from the older android wears.
btw an app for booting into asteroid os would be really nice.
flo071 said:
thank you.
and yes i did all the things.
is it possible that asteroid os needs an older version of the bootloader? maybe one from the older android wears.
btw an app for booting into asteroid os would be really nice.
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that is a really good point. I guess you were also on aw2.0-official-rooted (not dev-pre-custom-rom)
EDIT:
PREFERRED_PROVIDER_virtual/android-headers = "android"
PREFERRED_PROVIDER_virtual/android-system-image = "android"
PREFERRED_VERSION_android = "marshmallow"
PREFERRED_PROVIDER_virtual/kernel = "linux-sturgeon"
PREFERRED_VERSION_linux = "3.10+marshmallow"
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hmmmm.....
BIade said:
that is a really good point. I guess you were also on aw2.0-official-rooted (not dev-pre-custom-rom)
Edit incoming.. (just testing)
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i am on last dev preview unrooted
I'm on the 2.0 build, unrooted, stock everything.
I definitely followed the instructions to the letter.
Just tried with AW1.5 , same problem... (yes I flashed it, because im crazy)
Same problem. Still boot into AW2.0. Official AW2.0 + rooted. Bootloader version is 4.3
wzhy said:
Same problem. Still boot into AW2.0. Official AW2.0 + rooted. Bootloader version is 4.3
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Anyone here with an older bootloader than 4.3? I think we already tried all combinations of ROMs, not its time or the bootloader i think...
BIade said:
Anyone here with an older bootloader than 4.3? I think we already tried all combinations of ROMs, not its time or the bootloader i think...
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Go here can get older version factory image with older version bootloader
https://developer.android.com/wear/preview/downloads.html
BTW, which bootloader version does this os develop on?
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I found why still boot into android wear!!
The asteroid os system image's path has been change!
Move it to /sdcard/asteroidos.ext4 then go into bootloader and boot zImage.
BIade said:
Anyone here with an older bootloader than 4.3? I think we already tried all combinations of ROMs, not its time or the bootloader i think...
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i tried with 4.2 same problem as before...
flo071 said:
i tried with 4.2 same problem as before...
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Just rootfs path has been change! !
New path is "/sdcard/asteroidos.ext4"
wzhy said:
Just rootfs path has been change! !
New path is "/sdcard/asteroidos.ext4"
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it gives me the logo but doesnt boot. just stays there for a long time. may try again

[TOOL][PIXEL 2 XL] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)

This is the Pixel 2 XL's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
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Cant wait to try it
Toejam1998 said:
Cant wait to try it
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Tell me if it's work for you
I'll wait for a few others as well
Finally i got a solution for Nexus and Pixel Factory Image flash, now it works perfectly
does this do the critical unlock as well?
razgriz1234 said:
does this do the critical unlock as well?
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I have integrated "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" for pixel 2 xl only, i have not tested it but it should work
mauronofrio said:
I have integrated "fastboot flashing unlock_critical" for pixel 2 xl only, i have not tested it but it should work
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ok cool thanks for the quick reply
razgriz1234 said:
ok cool thanks for the quick reply
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I saw now that i forgot to unlock the flash factory image option for all 4 Pixel, i have released an update to solve that, tell me if it works
This saved my ass last night got bootloop from hell nothing would flash at all run this and boom back in business so like to say thanks for the tool :good:
jaythenut said:
This saved my ass last night got bootloop from hell nothing would flash at all run this and boom back in business so like to say thanks for the tool :good:
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I'm happy this tool helped you:good:
Do you flash a factory image with this tool?
mauronofrio said:
I'm happy this tool helped you:good:
Do you flash a factory image with this tool?
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Yes mate
jaythenut said:
Yes mate
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People like to see feedback and in this thread this is the first
Does this tool work well for Pixel XL2? If I wipe phone to unencrypt, will flashing stock re-encrypt it?
almahix said:
Does this tool work well for Pixel XL2? If I wipe phone to unencrypt, will flashing stock re-encrypt it?
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I think way early on it was established we can't have it unencrypted once the OS install it's completed, unless something changed or I got it wrong. Lol
almahix said:
Does this tool work well for Pixel XL2? If I wipe phone to unencrypt, will flashing stock re-encrypt it?
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You can uncrypt your phone but if you.flash a stock rom, the kernel at first boot will automatically encrypt your memory again. There are 2 different encryption, one by code and one with standard image key. At this moment the twrp will automatically uncrypt the system key but you need to manually write the code (if is setted). The tool will uncrypt both method, the flash of stock rom will re-uncrypt with system key but not with code key
mauronofrio said:
You can uncrypt your phone but if you.flash a stock rom, the kernel at first boot will automatically encrypt your memory again. There are 2 different encryption, one by code and one with standard image key. At this moment the twrp will automatically uncrypt the system key but you need to manually write the code (if is setted). The tool will uncrypt both method, the flash of stock rom will re-uncrypt with system key but not with code key
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Grazie.
Just got my Pixel 2XL the other day and am excited to root and start modding. I have been monitoring this thread just to see what issues people are running into but it looks like not many people are even doing this surprisingly. I mean that's why I bought this Google phone, so I don't have to deal with locked bootloaders that these carriers put in them to discourage rooting. I know this phone is also locked but it's not for the purpose of keeping people from rooting them. I just think that it's so odd that this thread has very little activity.
dricacho said:
I just think that it's so odd that this thread has very little activity.
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I think it too, but i don't know why.
dricacho said:
Just got my Pixel 2XL the other day and am excited to root and start modding. I have been monitoring this thread just to see what issues people are running into but it looks like not many people are even doing this surprisingly. I mean that's why I bought this Google phone, so I don't have to deal with locked bootloaders that these carriers put in them to discourage rooting. I know this phone is also locked but it's not for the purpose of keeping people from rooting them. I just think that it's so odd that this thread has very little activity.
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I think it too, but i don't know why.
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The device is very expensive, has dual partitions, has gotten a lot of bad press, and not near as Dev friendly as some others. Having said that, there are about 5 custom roms, root, exposed, substratum, and various launcher and active edge mods. So it's not like we're hurting too bad ??

Billion Capture Plus

Billion Capture Plus
Flipkart phone with SD625
There's also a global version now for only 65€ that can be found via Chinese resellers which is a bargain.
According to 4pda the Bootloader seems unlocked since a user was alble to flash mido TWRP with no working touchscreen unfortunately.
The phone has been updated to Oreo with Camera2api enabled which makes Gcam ports work well
Unfortunately there no official downloadable firmware, unbrick guides or custom ROMs, which is surprising considering the great custom ROM community India has
Gcam with everything working except Slowmo:
*Works only on Android 7.1.2
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/NoHex_MGC_6.1.021_xcam_5_beta20.apk
According to a user at 4pda forums mido TWRP can be flashed but there's no working touchscreen.
Since there's no way to find the Oreo update zip file we can't get the display driver yet
Be careful - unlocking the boot on this device leads to impossibility of OTA update to 8.1. (status 7 in recovery). Fought with this phone for almost a month, and no lucky chance to catch the update in "mid-air"(while it's being downloaded) or make the updater's apk to download the firmware in other place instead of data (owner: root). Still going for a vicious circle: we don't have root to pull the OTA update out of the phone to make a custom recovery... And we don't have TWRP to root it.
We didn't exactly flash mido TWRP, just booted it. Hardware buttons are working though, but again we don't have CWM.
Dance4Life said:
Be careful - unlocking the boot on this device leads to impossibility of OTA update to 8.1. (status 7 in recovery). Fought with this phone for almost a month, and no lucky chance to catch the update in "mid-air"(while it's being downloaded) or make the updater's apk to download the firmware in other place instead of data (owner: root). Still going for a vicious circle: we don't have root to pull the OTA update out of the phone to make a custom recovery... And we don't have TWRP to root it.
We didn't exactly flash mido TWRP, just booted it. Hardware buttons are working though, but again we don't have CWM.
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I'm not Russian so I'm using Google translate to understand .
Should I upgrade to Oreo any downsides?
Can you upload the Google camera config files?
How can we make twrp work?
Isn't there any firmware dump tool for Qualcomm phones?
If we can get the stock boot.img we can have root without TWRP
Also has anyone tried flashing treble ROMs via fast boot?
Edit: Found this tutorial
What I wanna say is: Dumping the stock boot.img
Modify it with root via the Magisk app
Flash the modified boot.img in fast boot in order to have root
adaa1262 said:
I'm not Russian so I'm using Google translate to understand .
Should I upgrade to Oreo any downsides?
Can you upload the Google camera config files?
How can we make twrp work?
Isn't there any firmware dump tool for Qualcomm phones?
If we can get the stock boot.img we can have root without TWRP
Aldo has anyone tried flashing treble ROMs via fast boot?
Edit: Found this tutorial
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Interesting tutorial, but the program in video saves files in unknown format. What do we do with them after we got dump?
1. Oreo update contains one little bug - it slightly interrupts the touchscreen's work. No noticeable in everyday usage, but still having its place. Can't attach the example 'çause I'm newbie here.
2. The only way to build up the TWRP is to get kernel source of stock rom (boot.img). The problem is that we can't pull it out of device - this partition is hidden under "root" privileges.
3. You can dump anything with ADB, but there is no way you see the most important partitions like data, system, boot, recovery and so on.
4. Nope, see second line;
5. No, because the chance to catch a brick (to get an empty device which won't load the system/recovery/adb/fastboot) is too high.
Dance4Life said:
Interesting tutorial, but the program in video saves files in unknown format. What do we do with them after we got dump?
1. Oreo update contains one little bug - it slightly interrupts the touchscreen's work. No noticeable in everyday usage, but still having its place. Can't attach the example 'çause I'm newbie here.
2. The only way to build up the TWRP is to get kernel source of stock rom (boot.img). The problem is that we can't pull it out of device - this partition is hidden under "root" privileges.
3. You can dump anything with ADB, but there is no way you see the most important partitions like data, system, boot, recovery and so on.
4. Nope, see second line;
5. No, because the chance to catch a brick (to get an empty device which won't load the system/recovery/adb/fastboot) is too high.
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So is there another way ?
Have you discovered anything new?
Also as I said can you upload the Google camera config files?
You can upload them via a PC using the paper clip icon
Also how's the camera quality with Google camera?
adaa1262 said:
So is there another way ?
Have you discovered anything new?
Also as I said can you upload the Google camera config files?
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So far we can't see another ways to get TWRP or root. Couple of configs (remove space in the end of links):
4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=944778&view=findpost&p=84721063
4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=944778&view=findpost&p=85797772
Google Camera works pretty fine, especially on 8.1. But the seventh droid has fancy photos too. Search for the gcam on the 4pda thread, there are some examples of Google Camera photos.
Dance4Life said:
So far we can't see another ways to get TWRP or root. Couple of configs (remove space in the end of links):
4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=944778&view=findpost&p=84721063
4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=944778&view=findpost&p=85797772
Google Camera works pretty fine, especially on 8.1. But the seventh droid has fancy photos too. Search for the gcam on the 4pda, there are some examples of Google Camera photos.
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I don't have a 4pda account so I can't download them
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I don't have a 4pda account so I can't download them
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And I don't have an ability to put them here çause I'm newbie
Dance4Life said:
And I don't have an ability to put them here çause I'm newbie
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Can you mirror the files to gdrive or mega?
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Can you mirror the files to gdrive or mega?
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Spaces should be removed from the end.
mega.nz/#!enRkXSy J
mega.nz/#!3jJgwIY B
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Spaces should be removed from the end.
mega.nz/#!enRkXSy J
mega.nz/#!3jJgwIY B
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File no longer available
If i copy each it will say i neef a decrypt key
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File no longer available
If i copy each it will say i neef a decrypt key
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So complicated... I have chosen the option "link without key". But here:
3hujYNerqEGcOlRaiaz5aXMM18FgiJcPGqTwVsOqkhw
VhdD7GPKLjFeTDvjcH2dW2b1knekeHkmPo6Hh11zSKM
XML Files for Gcam taken from 4pda forums
Thanks to @Dance4Life for uploading
Any Custom Recovery for Billion Capture Plus??
Is there any working Custom Recovery available for Billion Capture Plus (4GB+64GB model). I have tried some available recovery from TWRP and OrangeFox and it stuck in Boot screen where it just show "Billion logo and powered by Android". In this mode if I connect to my PC and using fastboot I can still access mobile and whatever I try to flash it is not working.
Any help in getting Custom Recovery or Original Bootloader so that I can use my mobile will be helpful for me.
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Is there any working Custom Recovery available for Billion Capture Plus (4GB+64GB model). I have tried some available recovery from TWRP and OrangeFox and it stuck in Boot screen where it just show "Billion logo and powered by Android". In this mode if I connect to my PC and using fastboot I can still access mobile and whatever I try to flash it is not working.
Any help in getting Custom Recovery or Original Bootloader so that I can use my mobile will be helpful for me.
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Dev on 4pda forums are still working on it
Anyone got enough language skills to translate some 4pda instructions into english? Ofc we got google translator, but personally I would feel more secure having those steps in english.
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XML Files for Gcam taken from 4pda forums
Thanks to @Dance4Life for uploading
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File already gone?
Can someone please re-upload it?
UPDATE
Working Gcams for
Code:
Android 7.1.2
Install [URL="NoHex_MGC_6.1.021_xcam_5_beta20.apk"]http://https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/gcamera/NoHex_MGC_6.1.021_xcam_5_beta20.apk[/URL]this apk
Download the NoHex_MGC_6.1.021_xcam_5_beta20. xml file from [URL="here"]http://mega.nz/#!enRkXSyJ[/URL] with this decryption key 3hujYNerqEGcOlRaiaz5aXMM18FgiJcPGqTwVsOqkhw
[I]Everything is working except slowmo[/I]
Code:
Android 8 Oreo
[URL="MGC_6.1.021_FINAL_V1a_A8.1+.apk"]http://https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603855055[/URL]
How to apply config files to google camera
Open Google Camera and save a random config and get to /Gcam/config and paste the xml
Open Google Camera again and tap on the bottom between the shutter button like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Choose the xml and save

Question Is anyone working on building a custom recovery and rom

Now that the entire kernel source is released, is anyone working on building a custom recovery and rom for this device? I was looking at building orange fox recovery for it but I couldn't find how to make it with android 13 decryption support.
gwenmillett said:
Now that the entire kernel source is released, is anyone working on building a custom recovery and rom for this device? I was looking at building orange fox recovery for it but I couldn't find how to make it with android 13 decryption support.
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You build, I'll try.. I'm decrypted with r/w permissions already. Used dfe neo and RO2RW by leegar, termux method and flashed super.img with fastboot.. Seeing as how we don't have recovery yet
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
JWnSC said:
You build, I'll try.. I'm decrypted with r/w permissions already. Used dfe neo and RO2RW by leegar, termux method and flashed super.img with fastboot.. Seeing as how we don't have recovery yetView attachment 5889613
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May be you can try this https://github.com/BigfootACA/device_nubia_nx729j/releases
vadizzi said:
May be you can try this https://github.com/BigfootACA/device_nubia_nx729j/releases
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Tried "fastboot boot twrp.img" blackscreen after logo...
Edit: my mistake it worked
i wroted this and it works but very strange. i use fastboot flash recovery ...img; recovery_a ...img and recovery_b ...img. I havent much enthusiasm on twrp so i droped it. You can flash it if worth offcourse
vadizzi said:
i wroted this and it works but very strange. i use fastboot flash recovery ...img; recovery_a ...img and recovery_b ...img. I havent much enthusiasm on twrp so i droped it. You can flash it if worth offcourse
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Ohh ok. This phone is a little different from my last one op9p..recovery was inside ramdisk..so usually I would boot twrp.img and flash recovery to ramdisk..
I tried fastboot boot twrp.img..it switched to slot b..so I had to set active back to slot a..my mistake
I'll try your method and report back. Thanks!
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i wroted this and it works but very strange. i use fastboot flash recovery ...img; recovery_a ...img and recovery_b ...img. I havent much enthusiasm on twrp so i droped it. You can flash it if worth offcourse
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Yeah it worked! Default language is Chinese
It's reading internal storage( decrypted ofc).. Little laggy but usable.. Do you need logs or anything? I'll mess with it a little bit later today.
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It's reading internal storage( decrypted ofc).. Little laggy but usable.. Do you need logs or anything? I'll mess with it a little bit later today.
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no i just show it to you. Developer needs i think
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no i just show it to you. Developer needs i think
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Thanks! If he post in development section more users can post logs, test, ect ..I didn't even know this existed for our device. Does he have telegram group or something?
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Thanks! If he post in development section more users can post logs, test, ect ..I didn't even know this existed for our device. Does he have telegram group or something?
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I've just been browsing github and don't know any information
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It's reading internal storage( decrypted ofc).. Little laggy but usable.. Do you need logs or anything? I'll mess with it a little bit later today.
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Hello. Installed your TWRP, but the internal memory is not displayed and there is no active OTG. Did you do something wrong ?
batargin said:
Hello. Installed your TWRP, but the internal memory is not displayed and there is no active OTG. Did you do something wrong ?
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This isn't my twrp.. I'm already decrypted, so I just test it. I could read internal storage on mine. Your probably still encrypted, so it wouldn't work for you.
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This isn't my twrp.. I'm already decrypted, so I just test it. I could read internal storage on mine. Your probably still encrypted, so it wouldn't work for you.
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I realized that you are testing, and I just have no one to turn to for help but you. How can I decrypt it? I just got the device today.
6.49 GB file on MEGA
mega.nz
MIUI 14 Rom you can try it we need some help to install.
ibestmoder said:
6.49 GB file on MEGA
mega.nz
MIUI 14 Rom you can try it we need some help to install.
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Extract the file to a directory then put your phone in bootloader, connect your phone then go to the directory you extract and click on 8pro****.bat (*** for some chinese character). Your phone will then boot after it is done. However this is not a free rom you can run it for 30 minutes and you will have hard time to get back to stock rom since this rom modify the stock rom partitions.
[email protected] said:
Extract the file to a directory then put your phone in bootloader, connect your phone the go to the directory you extract and click on 8pro****.bat (*** for some chinese character). Your phone will then boot after it is done. However this is not a free rom you can run it for 30 minutes and you will have hard time to get back to stock rom since this rom modify the stock rom partitios.
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I going to buy it from the maker he going do some changing to English with full support
Have someone tried that miui 14 rom? Are there any screenshots or something about what happens after 30 minutes? Might be possible to just remove that restrictions, but unless there's an easy way to revert back to stock (EDL or something), don't think it makes sense to flash it. Better wait for someone to build a proper CAF/CLO ROM (i.e. Paranoid Android)
aaa.bbb111222 said:
Have someone tried that miui 14 rom? Are there any screenshots or something about what happens after 30 minutes? Might be possible to just remove that restrictions, but unless there's an easy way to revert back to stock (EDL or something), don't think it makes sense to flash it. Better wait for someone to build a proper CAF/CLO ROM (i.e. Paranoid Android)
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Rom is from chinese dev made out chinese 2.26. you need to pay 4 dollars to unlock it. I im Private with hem going to fix the rom for us
ibestmoder said:
Rom is from chinese dev made out chinese 2.26. you need to pay 4 dollars to unlock it. I im Private with hem going to fix the rom for us
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It's MIUI, there's nothing that could fix that
That's not the point tho. Gonna assume no one yet tried flashing it (so the potential drawbacks not including 30 minutes lifetime are unknown. Should be always possible to remove that from ROM anyway). And we still don't have any way to unbrick, ZTE doesn't want to give us the flash tool for bs reasons.

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