I am in the process of rooting my HTC Desire Z and following the required downgrading of firmware detailed in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055581. I already have a goldcard made (from step 1), but I am stuck in Step 2 because the required RUU link specified there is directed to multiupload which is server currently down. Is there any other way to download the same RUU file specified in that site elsewhere? Thanks a lot for those who can answer.
I found this site that lists down firmware versions:
http://www.shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Vision
However, I would need to know which specific file to download Step 2 (downgrading and debranding) to take place. Thanks!
Use this one http://www.shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Vision&file=RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.4_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.24_M_release_155297_signed.exe
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Hi All,
I want to install Lineage OS on a MT6580 device with 3.10.72 kernel. I have the stock rom available. I've found a suitable Lineage rom, and I know I just need to swap the boot.img and system.img (after conversion from system.new.dat) into SP Flash Tool, but I don't know how to create a new scatter file.
The scatter file from the stock rom doesn't work, I believe because the system.img and boot.img file sizes differ from the stock rom.
Can anyone give me a step by step guide how to create a new scatter file, or post a link to a tutorial. I can't find the procedure anywhere!
Thanks in advance.
Peter
What Lineage OS Rom did you find? I also have a device with a MT6580 and 3.10.72 kernel and I'm looking for a new ROM because the stock one seems to have chinese spyware.
Steps to Create a Scatter File for MediaTek Android Phone
After downloading and installing the MTK Droid Tool file on your PC, launch and run it.
Now, connect your Android Mediatek Device to your PC via a USB Cable.
Make sure you have the USB Debugging enabled on your device.
You will see the Device Info on the MTK Droid Tool, just click on the Blocks Map option.
A new window will open. Click on the Create Scatter button.
Select the directory where you want to save your Scatter File and click on Save option.
You’re done. Enjoy!
Hi All,
I have experimented and developed a simpler root method via Magisk. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR BRICKED DEVICES OR WORLD GOING CRAZY.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader
Magisk Manager 8.0.2 or above
One Plus 8 Pro
Patience.
Steps:
1. Download google platform tools and extract them somewhere with a short path
2. Extract boot image from beta rom or stable rom (Currently I am on Beta 3)
3. Copy extracted boot image to phone (use easy to remember path, e.g. Downloads folder)
4. Install Magisk Manager 8.0.2
5. IMPORTANT >>> Switch update channel of Magisk Manager in settings to Beta to get Beta 21 update of Magisk
6. Select install in Magisk section and click select and patch a file, then patch previously extracted (step 2 and 3) boot image
7. Disconnect and reconnect the data cable to refresh the folder contents
8. Copy patched boot image to adb folder in the PC (step 1)
9. Reboot phone to bootloader
10. Give the quoted command via CMD or PowerShell (without quotes) “fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img”
11. If successful type” fastboot reboot”
12. Enjoy your rooted phone.
RESERVED
Khalid Ghouri said:
Steps:
1. Download google platform tools and extract them somewhere with a short path
2. Extract boot image from beta rom or stable rom (Currently I am on Beta 3)
3. Copy extracted boot image to phone (use easy to remember path, e.g. Downloads folder)
4. Install Magisk Manager 8.0.2
5. IMPORTANT >>> Switch update channel of Magisk Manager in settings to Beta to get Beta 21 update of Magisk
6. Select install in Magisk section and click select and patch a file, then patch previously extracted (step 2 and 3) boot image
7. Disconnect and reconnect the data cable to refresh the folder contents
8. Copy patched boot image to adb folder in the PC (step 1)
9. Reboot phone to bootloader
10. Give the quoted command via CMD or PowerShell (without quotes) “fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img”
11. If successful type” fastboot reboot”
12. Enjoy your rooted phone.
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Same instructions as we already have in the guide section.
Kollachi said:
Same instructions as we already have in the guide section.
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Yeah, just what's needed... another guide for people to not follow properly!
Kollachi said:
Same instructions as we already have in the guide section.
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I didn't want to say it.
Also I feel there's a step missing to fastboot boot the image first rather than flashing it to avoid issues with the patched image not booting...
But yeah the guide already exists
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@Khalid Ghouri THREAD CLOSED as a subject matter related thread already exists: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-pro/how-to/root-uk-eu-patched-magisk-boot-img-t4175033
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MAJOR UPDATE: Managed to flash Global stock rom to the MetroPCS variant
Pros: Stock Oneplus and everything works
Cons: OEM unlock is still greyed out
Before you go any further:
THERE IS NO ROOT FOR THIS DEVICE WITH A LOCKED BOOTLOADER (YET). THIS THREAD IS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF METHODS TO ACHIEVE THIS.
Just got this device from MetroPCS this week and love this device. However I found out very quick that you have to be with MetroPCS for 180 days before you can get unlocked. To unlock the bootloader you have to be sim unlocked from the carrier.
This thread will be for development of a working root process for others to offer perspective. Feel free to try to replicate at your own risk. If anyone is interested in these files/tools let me know and I will publish more links.
;Download international and metro ROM and MSM tool from these thread (thanks to @Some_Random_Username)International
MetroPCS
This download will include the latest MSM Download Tool
The work around that I found does not need MSM to be patched
;TOOLS
download and extract oppo decrypt master
unpack and repack .OPS files for use with MSM Download Tool 4 .exe
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TD;RL:
Extract the .ops file, open settings.xml replace the project ID, repack
Set up:
1. Download international zip and metro zip from above, extract into 2 seperate folders and delete billie8t_14_O.01_201218.ops in the metro folder
2. have adb installed
3. Install python3 and prereqs for oppo decrypt master
Extract .ops, edit and flash:
1. unzip the zip file with the .ops file from both folders and move it to the folder with oppo decrypt
2. run "python3 opscrypto.py decrypt billie8_14_O.01_210128.ops" (decrypt both .ops files from each firmware, the first one being the metro and get the /extract/settings.xml file and open it. we will need info from it)
3. Now extract the international firmware with opoo decrypt and open the extract folder
4. open "settings.xml" from both firmwares in your favorite editor
6. Change the following in the international settings.xml: Project=20886 to Project=20885 and ModelVerifyRandom= (THESE NEED TO BE EXACTLY WHAT ARE IN THE METRO SETTINGS.XML file)
6. Save the file
7. run "python3 opscrypto.py encrypt extract". This will create a file called out.ops
8. Once finished place out.ops into the metro firmware folder and rename to "billie8t_14_O.01_201218.ops"
9. With your phone turned on, plug your phone into the computer
10. Open MSMdownloadtoolv4.0.exe and press start
11. Run "adb reboot edl"
12. Your computer should recognize and start the download.
13. Wait a while and it will reboot.
Here is my working files for anyone who wants to tinker
Includes MSMdownloadtools, modded OPS file and (edited settings.xml and patched recovery.img inside OPS)
Updated downloads include:
Decrypted Metro OPS (IMGs, BIN, etc)
Metro to Global (OPS)
Metro to Global w/ magisk patched recovery (ZIP)
Google Drive - Updated 7/11/2021
Hi!,
Did you try this method:
Root N10 using Magisk
Warning: I'm not responsible for any damage or bricked phones! Mirror for all OxygenOS images General Info: You need adb and fastboot installed and should know how to use it TWRP is not needed You must do this process only once...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I have reviewed that method, however it seems to only work with the EU and Global version of the phone. With the US version being on TMobile or MetroPCS (which is owned by TMobile) the "OEM" unlock is greyed out.
To be able to unlock the bootloader I have found that you have to do the following:
1. On MetroPCS you have to have the phone for 180 days.
2. Once that 180 days is up you have to apply to get the device unlocked from their network.
3. After the device gets unlocked from the network you can then use "OEM unlock" in the settings.
4. Then you have to apply to OnePlus with IMEI, serial and unlock code (fastboot get_unlock_code)
5. Wait a week
6. They send you the unlock.
To me this is ridiculously convoluted.
I don't want to have to wait 6 months to start modding
Some other OnePlus devices (6t Tmobile specifically), you use a patched/modified MSM tool to flash the firmware, and it bypasses the device checking if its meant for the device or not. From there, you can unlock the bootloader and you're all set.
Try that, link to the 6t instructions below, I'd wonder if it works on the n10. If I had a carrier locked one, I'd try it, but I got my n10 5g from an amazon return pallet lol
T-Mobile 6T to International Conversion (WITHOUT unlocked bootloader/SIM unlock!)
In the previous thread, we discussed a method to convert T-Mobile 6T's to the international variant, sort of, but it required an unlocked bootloader, which itself requires a SIM unlock which T-Mobile gives people a hard time about. However, it...
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Thank you. Will give it a shot. Are the MSM download tool specific to the device? If not I will give this a shot tomorrow. Any idea how it is patched?
I believe MSM tool is device specified. So I assume you use the Metro MSM and load a modified .OPS from US Retail unlock model? or anything I'm missing? I don't think MSM is included in official oneplus firmware zip.
MSM comes included with the ops firmware. But according to another thread on here
"Crossflashing regional builds is no longer possible by EDL, flash is tied to device project ID. For reference EU devices project ID is 20889 while international devices project ID is 20886."
With that being said. I was able to flash modified Metro firmware (patched ramdisk in boot.img) as noted earlier. So perhaps I can try extracting firmware for the global version and metro, replace any project ID in global with metro project ID and attempt to flash the firmware.
Alternatively we can try to patch the Metro MSM tool like the one used for the 6T above.
ieatgravity said:
MSM comes included with the ops firmware. But according to another thread on here
"Crossflashing regional builds is no longer possible by EDL, flash is tied to device project ID. For reference EU devices project ID is 20889 while international devices project ID is 20886."
With that being said. I was able to flash modified Metro firmware (patched ramdisk in boot.img) as noted earlier. So perhaps I can try extracting firmware for the global version and metro, replace any project ID in global with metro project ID and attempt to flash the firmware.
Alternatively we can try to patch the Metro MSM tool like the one used for the 6T above.
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If I had one to test, I'd try it myself. I don't think it's device specific, but it might give you an error, much like Galaxy Devices do on device, if you flash firmware that doesn't match and it knows it doesn't match
You used to be able to flash Chinese firmware to Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablets to get around FRP because there's no google apps on older Galaxy Tablets for the Chinese region. You'd flash the chinese firmware with patched odin, go through setup, go back to odin, flash US firmware, and it'd get around frp... that no longer works because they added a check into the bootloader itself.
KaptinBoxxi said:
If I had one to test, I'd try it myself. I don't think it's device specific, but it might give you an error, much like Galaxy Devices do on device, if you flash firmware that doesn't match and it knows it doesn't match
You used to be able to flash Chinese firmware to Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablets to get around FRP because there's no google apps on older Galaxy Tablets for the Chinese region. You'd flash the chinese firmware with patched odin, go through setup, go back to odin, flash US firmware, and it'd get around frp... that no longer works because they added a check into the bootloader itself.
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I saw the 6T had a patched MSMdownloadtool but according to another post on here for the ubrick guide for this specific variant cannot be patched because it has some anti-debugging code built in.
With that said. I noticed the files you get for the MSM tool has two .DLL files (which could be device specific) that the MSM download tool uses. Also since it is possible to flash modified .OPS it might be possible to still flash the Global version. I saw one guide on the 6t that after you flash the global rom from MSM you get the same error I received with the modified .OPS (patched bootloader) I flashed. Error was "your device cannot be trusted and will not boot". But they took it a step further and ran "fastboot OEM unlock critical" and the bootloader unlocked and booted.
If this device wasn't my daily I would have attempted this by now.
I was able to flash the Global stock Oneplus rom using MSM download tools to the MetroPCS Nord N10 5G.
BUT
OEM unlock is still greyed out. Any ideas?
also updated first post with how to replicate what I did to flash. This should work on any variant as long as you replace the project number to your own
ieatgravity said:
I was able to flash the Global stock Oneplus rom using MSM download tools to the MetroPCS Nord N10 5G.
BUT
OEM unlock is still greyed out. Any ideas?
also updated first post with how to replicate what I did to flash. This should work on any variant as long as you replace the project number to your own
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It is network checked for OEM Unlock even on the global variants. You need to connect via SIM Data or Wifi for it to check if OEM Unlock can be done, which might mean its doing it via IMEI or some other bootloader specific check
Even connected to the internet the toggle is still greyed out. Device still shows BE2025 despite flashing the international firmware. But it does show the International build number. It also has the international system update engine which was able to do OTA update to latest, it also has the icon at the top where you can pick the file.
Other things I have tried:
- replaced vbmeta and vbmeta_system with empty vbmetas [Device got stuck in an EDL loop]
- replaced recovery.img with twrp.img [Device got stuck in an EDL loop]
- replaced boot.img with magisk_patched.img [Device corrupt, cannot be trusted and will not boot - bootloader loop]
- replaced recovery.img with magisk_patched.img [Device boots like normal. Tried booting magisk (volume down + power until splash screen, then release) Device corrupt, cannot be trusted - reboot back into system just fine.
- Used a HEX editor on boot.img to disable dm-verity [Hex code not found - no changes made]
I don't even know where to begin to see if it is network locked with the international rom. Voice over wifi and 5g works just fine though.
ieatgravity said:
MAJOR UPDATE: Managed to flash Global stock rom to the MetroPCS variant
Pros: Stock Oneplus and everything works
Cons: OEM unlock is still greyed out
Before you go any further:
THERE IS NO ROOT FOR THIS DEVICE WITH A LOCKED BOOTLOADER (YET). THIS THREAD IS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF METHODS TO ACHIEVE THIS.
Just got this device from MetroPCS this week and love this device. However I found out very quick that you have to be with MetroPCS for 180 days before you can get unlocked. To unlock the bootloader you have to be sim unlocked from the carrier.
This thread will be for development of a working root process for others to offer perspective. Feel free to try to replicate at your own risk. If anyone is interested in these files/tools let me know and I will publish more links.
;Download international and metro ROM and MSM tool from these thread (thanks to @Some_Random_Username)International
MetroPCS
This download will include the latest MSM Download Tool
The work around that I found does not need MSM to be patched
;TOOLS
download and extract oppo decrypt master
unpack and repack .OPS files for use with MSM Download Tool 4 .exe
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Method----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TD;RL:
Extract the .ops file, open settings.xml replace the project ID, repack
Set up:
1. Download international zip and metro zip from above, extract into 2 seperate folders and delete billie8t_14_O.01_201218.ops in the metro folder
2. have adb installed
3. Install python3 and prereqs for oppo decrypt master
Extract .ops, edit and flash:
1. unzip the zip file with the .ops file from both folders and move it to the folder with oppo decrypt
2. run "python3 opscrypto.py decrypt billie8_14_O.01_210128.ops" (decrypt both .ops files from each firmware, the first one being the metro and get the /extract/settings.xml file and open it. we will need info from it)
3. Now extract the international firmware with opoo decrypt and open the extract folder
4. open "settings.xml" from both firmwares in your favorite editor
6. Change the following in the international settings.xml: Project=20886 to Project=20885 and ModelVerifyRandom= (THESE NEED TO BE EXACTLY WHAT ARE IN THE METRO SETTINGS.XML file)
6. Save the file
7. run "python3 opscrypto.py encrypt extract". This will create a file called out.ops
8. Once finished place out.ops into the metro firmware folder and rename to "billie8t_14_O.01_201218.ops"
9. With your phone turned on, plug your phone into the computer
10. Open MSMdownloadtoolv4.0.exe and press start
11. Run "adb reboot edl"
12. Your computer should recognize and start the download.
13. Wait a while and it will reboot.
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I did what someone else suggested i contacted fcc 2 days ago to file a complaint already sim unlocked on metro oem toggle not grey anymore
scottlam1 said:
I did what someone else suggested i contacted fcc 2 days ago to file a complaint already sim unlocked on metro oem toggle not grey anymore
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How did you go about this? Were you passed your 180 days?
Here is an interesting(or weird) thread
OnePlus Nord | N10 | N100 [TMO/MPCS] Network Unlock & Enable OEM Unlocking (April 19th, 2021)
1.) ADB access must be enabled -Tap build number 7 times until Developer Options are enabled 2.) Enable USB Debugging -For PC-less enable Wireless Debugging Optional if PC-less 3.) Go to Play Store or F-Droid and download Shizuku 4.) Tap...
forum.xda-developers.com
arda99 said:
Here is an interesting(or weird) thread
OnePlus Nord | N10 | N100 [TMO/MPCS] Network Unlock & Enable OEM Unlocking (April 19th, 2021)
1.) ADB access must be enabled -Tap build number 7 times until Developer Options are enabled 2.) Enable USB Debugging -For PC-less enable Wireless Debugging Optional if PC-less 3.) Go to Play Store or F-Droid and download Shizuku 4.) Tap...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I...
have mixed feelings about this.
Cannot tell if this is troll or someone actually trying to help
ieatgravity said:
How did you go about this? Were you passed your 180 days?
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150 days just google fcc complaint the form is simple and explains everything i got an email and call from metro a very nice woman
I used your files oem unlocked bootloader still needs unlock token
I'm aware, I still haven't been able to get unlock bootloader ungreyed out either.
At this point I'm not quite sure what to try next but I will keep researching.
If I can find a way to remove dm-verity (secure boot) I'm 100% positive that I can get it rooted without network unlock and unlocked bootloader.
Though an unlocked bootloader would be nice.
ieatgravity said:
I'm aware, I still haven't been able to get unlock bootloader ungreyed out either.
At this point I'm not quite sure what to try next but I will keep researching.
If I can find a way to remove dm-verity (secure boot) I'm 100% positive that I can get it rooted without network unlock and unlocked bootloader.
Though an unlocked bootloader would be nice.
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No mine is carrier unlocked and the oem in development is active now but i was hoping i woulnt need the token because for some reason onplus says invalid imei when i try to request a token
I using my Poco F3 since a few month with lineageOS and I'm quite happy. The only problem: Wify and mobile data. Most of the time there is an exclamation mark in the topline on the icons for wify and mobile data.
I tried all the normal stuff:
– reboot the mobile phone (which sometimes really works)
– reboot thr router
– check the settings
– swap the sim cards (because sometimes I was only able to call somebody with one of the sim cards
With the last update of lineageOS it seems that the sim cards work again properly for calls, but not for mobile data.
Despite the exclamation marks surfing und emails works fine. I just can't synchronise my calendar via DAVdroid.
Any hint is appreciated.
are you using the recommended firmware version?
i had some issues with sounds with newer firmware versions
Good question.
I didn't change the firmware. How can I check, which version is runing on my device?
Idk how you'd check the firmware version but you could install the latest firmware for your region regardless.
Or if LineageOS recommends a specific FW version, install that instead.
Xiaomifirmware.com is one place where you can find official MIUI ROM versions and Firmware (/vendor).
You can just install it in Recovery, install itself takes a couple of seconds since Firmware is around 100 MB.
Isn't there an official site to download the firmware?
RunnersHai said:
Isn't there an official site to download the firmware?
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xiaomifirmwareupdater.com is a reputable source for official Xiaomi FW and ROMs.
Xiaomi do have a website where you can DL ROMs but it's bad.
Perfect, thx a lot. I will try,if it works. Keep fingers crossed ;-D
Sorry, I don't get any further. I only find complete Roms with 3.1 GB and more. But not a vendor with the code POCO F3 Global - V13.0.3.0.SKHMIXM as mentioned on the website of Lineageos.org (https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/alioth/fw_update). Even the direct link downloads a complete Rom.
And can I install the vendor with my linux computer or should I switch windows and the mi-tool as mentioned on some websites?
Thanks for your help.
Okay, I'm a little bit further. As far as I understood it. I download the whole Rom but install just a few parts via adb. Following the instructions here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/alioth/fw_update
I should install the payload-dumper-go to unpack the zip-file of the ROM. But I don't know how to start the programm
I downloaded it from github for Linux, but I don't know how to get any further.
RunnersHai said:
Okay, I'm a little bit further. As far as I understood it. I download the whole Rom but install just a few parts via adb. Following the instructions here: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/alioth/fw_update
I should install the payload-dumper-go to unpack the zip-file of the ROM. But I don't know how to start the programm
I downloaded it from github for Linux, but I don't know how to get any further.
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You're right. I checked out that website and those links are indeed full Recovery MIUI ROMs, not just firmware.
Those instructions show you how to manually flash just the firmware from a ROM.zip
However, you don't need to do that. Here is a link to just the firmware for that exact ROM:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
v13.0.3 seems rather old to me, but if it's their recommendation, then I guess go ahead. After all you simply want these problems to go away.
How to flash:
Simply boot into Recovery and do ADB Sideload
"adb sideload firmware.zip"
If you want to use the Payload Dumper anyway:
In your Linux Machine, open the Payload Dumper folder,
right-click an empty space in the folder, click "Open in Terminal",
type "payload-dumper-go -o . " and drag & drop the MIUI_ROM.zip into the Terminal (this will autofill the path to that ROM),
Hit Enter.
Then, open the created folder where all the extracted partition-images are. Open that folder in Terminal, and do the fastboot commands listed on the LineageOS-website that you linked to me.
Great thanks a lot for your help. New stuff to learn – that's great.
Unfortunately I figured out that the reason for the problems could be a wrong setting in my AFWall+. I will double check that and if it's not the reason, I will follow your instructions. Thanks a lot for your work – awesome.
heres the firmware archive,no need for full rom and fastboot commands
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com