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my method for updating successfully to zv8 with root from GV2.0 (zv7)

hello well first off i just finished troubleshooting the **** out of my phone and i see lots of others are having issues as well and its all scattered. so i am going to post my method which should get you updated with MT's AIO which also includes a fix for those who are having permission problems with the AIO.
(this is optional and for those who were having problems with permission errors using AIO on GV 2.0) (skip below for first step of getting to zv7)
first off the main thing that I figured out is that if you are on GV2.0 the kernel by default (at least for me) disables logcat which gives many problems with MT's AIO solution with the error cannot open dev/log/main with all the permission problems with rooting / unrooting on GV2.0. So for those who are having that issue here is the fix:
open root explorer
go into /system/etc/init.d/12gvtw
long click then open up text editor
go to where it says rm /dev/log/main and change it to
#rm /dev/log/main
then save and then reboot which should fix the permissions errors.
now doing that enabled me to be able to have success with the AIO to prepare for the update to zv8 while on GV 2.0 ...
but then I ran into another problem after that was that the OTA update would fail. most likely because the boot.img was not stock (this is just a guess, probably other reasons as well)
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but what worked for me was going completely stock gingerbread.
so for this fix I simply went to this thread to get completely to stock zv7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348637
I then downloaded the nandroid and followed MT's instructions steps 1-6
1.) Download the .zip & make sure 4g is enabled.
2.) Place zip in external sdcard
3.) I recommend to wipe data to prevent any problems
I want to emphasize that you SHOULD WIPE DATA NOW AT THIS STEP IN CWM BEFORE IT GETS TO STOCK RECOVERY.
4.) Go to install zip from sdcard
5.) Select RevoZV7GBStock.zip
6.) Reboot
then after that my phone booted up completely stock (with stock boot.img) and wiped data with root still enabled.
then I went to this thread to get MT's AIO zv8 and followed the steps 1-5 (steps 6 and 7 will be completed later)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566729
1) Download zip and extract
2) Install drivers if not already installed
3) Make sure you are on stock ZV7
4) Click Root&RecoveryAIO.bat
5) Select "Prepare for Update"
then the phone rebooted and was at stock recovery and unrooted and was completely stock but with the added the data/local.prop edits.
so then I went to this thread to download Broken Out Rom from my computer and followed steps 1-2 (steps 3-9 will be completed later) before i completed the AIO process steps 6-7 stated earlier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577423
1.) Download the .zip & make sure 4g is enabled.
2.) Place zip in external sdcard
So now you should have your phone completely unrooted with stock recovery with Broken Out Rom downloaded on your phone's sd card (not installed yet).
You are now ready to go to get the OTA update. (step 6)
go to settings > about phone > software update > check new
then you should have the OTA update successfully installed when it reboots.
you now have zv8 installed with no root or cwm.
then i went to MT's AIO for zv8 and clicked option 7 which is too root zv8.
then the phone gave me an error on AIO when trying to root but then CWM still got installed at the end of the AIO process.
so the phone then booted up with no root but CWM was installed but could not get into recovery mode using quickboot to recovery option on the phone due to no root access..
for this fix I then opened up MT's AIO for zv7 found here under step 2 of "How do I completely Return to Stock"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348637
and then clicked option 7 which is reboot recovery. this booted my phone into recovery.
then I went to continue the process of installing Broken Out Rom (steps 3 and 4 are skipped because we already wiped data initially above)
5.) Go to install zip from sdcard
6.) Select BrokenOutRevo1.1.zip
7.) Do not wipe data after flashing!!!
8.) Reboot!
9.) To Block CIQ Logs Requires Reboot After Initial Boot
You should now have a fully rooted zv8 phone with CWM and can give yourself a pat on the back.
if i forgot to mention things please let me know. this was just my process which worked after much troubleshooting so i thought i'd share it with you all.

My method
Just for people who might be looking for other ways or are a few steps into it and wondering how to proceed, here is my successful method (GingerVolt -> BrokenOut 1.1):
All of the apps, files, and such are found in the various other threads so I will just summarize without links:
1 - Using LGNPST, push the ZV7 .tot file.
2 - Using the OLD AIO, root it.
3 - Using the OLD AIO, install STOCK recovery.
4 - Use Terminal Emulator to echo/create the /data/local.prop
5 - Go to settings->about phone->update and check for new update (and then let it update)
6 - Once you have updated via OTA, use Root&Recovery from the NEW AIO.
7 - Reboot recovery and wipe data
8 - After wiping data and without exiting CWM, flash BrokenOut.
That is what worked for me, I hope it might help others because BrokenOut is frickin awesome (thanks again MT).

LeadPharmer said:
Just for people who might be looking for other ways or are a few steps into it and wondering how to proceed, here is my successful method (GingerVolt -> BrokenOut 1.1):
All of the apps, files, and such are found in the various other threads so I will just summarize without links:
1 - Using LGNPST, push the ZV7 .tot file.
2 - Using the OLD AIO, root it.
3 - Using the OLD AIO, install STOCK recovery.
4 - Use Terminal Emulator to echo/create the /data/local.prop
5 - Go to settings->about phone->update and check for new update (and then let it update)
6 - Once you have updated via OTA, use Root&Recovery from the NEW AIO.
7 - Reboot recovery and wipe data
8 - After wiping data and without exiting CWM, flash BrokenOut.
That is what worked for me, I hope it might help others because BrokenOut is frickin awesome (thanks again MT).
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Looks good.. although if you did step 1 using LGNPST you don't need step 3. The .tot contains the stock recovery.

I had every problem you could think of (all problems liste here) and this is my method that finally worked:
1 - Using LGNPST, push the ZV7 .tot file.
2 - Factory reset, just in case
3 - Using the OLD AIO (Root&RecoveryAIO), root it (option 1 only!).
4 - Use Check Root app to make sure you have root
5 - Use fileslick app to Change folder permissions and move local.prop file app to
- Open fileslick, click actions, and click show root
- Swipe all the way left until you are at root and see /data folder
- Tap the data folder so it has a green check and then hit actions and select "permisions"
- Check everything in that menu (This will make it so you don't has any permission denied menus when moving the local.prop)
- Put the local.prop file from the "data" folder in the ZV7toZV8Root.zip by tapping it in fileslick, navigating back to the "/data" folder you just set permissions for, clicking "actions" and clicking "copy file to this location"
6 - Go to about this phone in the settings app and check for updates to update ZV8
7 - After reboot use ZV8CWMRecovery.bat (option 1) to install clockwork
8 - After reboot go back and use OLD AIO (Root&RecoveryAIO) to reboot to recovery (option 7)
9 - Reboot recovery and wipe data
10 - After wiping data and without exiting CWM, flash BrokenOut.
11 - DON'T WIPE DATA AFTER FLASH

htc one m8 xposed framework help needed

i got xposed framework and i installed it and when i reboot it says like please install again or some error comes up. I have a htc one m8 att unlocked rooted also

shalko25 said:
i got xposed framework and i installed it and when i reboot it says like please install again or some error comes up. I have a htc one m8 att unlocked rooted also
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I feel your pain. I had it working at one point but I restored a backup with TWRP and now I have the issue again. I am going to mess with it now and see if I can get it to stick. It will work because I also have a backup (TWRP) in which it does. But on that image, my wifi tether stops when the screen goes black/locks. I WILL figure it out though.

shalko25 said:
i got xposed framework and i installed it and when i reboot it says like please install again or some error comes up. I have a htc one m8 att unlocked rooted also
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OK. I Got it going again.
Here are ALL the steps I tried in order:
1. Install latest apk
2. Open app and install framework
3. Select install zip manually via recovery
4. Install framework 2.3.1 zip
5. Reboot
6. Didn’t work.
7. Uninstall. This will make an Xposed disabler and give the path
8. Hit ok and it will boot to recovery
9. Click install and locate the Xposed-Disabler-Recvoery.zip. This will uninstall the framework.
10. Uninstall app
11. Reinstall app
12. Open app and install framework via the zip recovery method
13. In recovery, click install
14. Install version 2.1.4 framework
15. Reboot
16. Didn’t work
17. Install framework with recovery-use auto mode
18. WIN!!!!
It was way easier than I was making it. So in short.
1> Install the latest version (stable) 2.6.1 of the app/apk.
2> Open the app after it installs.
3> Click on Framework.
4>Installation Mode should be set to (flash zip
automatically).
5> Click Install/Update.
6> When prompted, click OK to reboot to
recovery.
7> Phone will boot to recovery, install the frame work and
reboot.
8> When the phone reboots, open the Xposed app and the framework
should be good to go.
Let me know.

[Q] Problems with SuperSU after my first root

Hi, I'm having some troubles ...
I have a Karboon Sparkle V
(Android 5.1.1 , Build number: LMY47V) (details of Android version can be found here: http://lifedj.altervista.org/Screenshot_2015-07-09-09-33-58.png )
and I tried to root it!
The problem is that I did an error:
first of all I tried to install Kingroot (starting from my unlocked phone) and then I decided to root it at all but without uninstalling Kingroot (I was unable to uninstall it ... I don't know why).
So, these are the steps I followed:
1. install kingroot
2. follow the following guide to root my phone
http://www.gadgetstroop.com/2015/05/unlock-bootloader-root-karbonn-sparkle-v-androidone-device.html
3. open SuperSU
4. Click on "Continue" at the "SuperSU has to be updated"
5. Click on "Normal" to the following advice
6. Wait -> obtaining "SuperSU failed to update ..... try to reboot"
7. Reboot the system and start again from point 3 (I tried it a lot of time)
8. Install Superuser
9. Update SuperSU from the playstore
10. start again from point 3
11. install "System app remover" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=it)
12. Remove Kingroot
13. Remove superuser
14. Reboot
15. Start again from point 3 (to point 7)
16. Try to install "Root checker" getting "Root access is not properly installed on this device"
17 Factory reset
18. start again from point 3
19. Follow again the guide at point 2
20. start again from point 3
21. Try to install "Root checker" getting again "Root access is not properly installed on this device"
22. Try to download SuperSu update from this site:
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
23. Recovery reboot and install the downloaded file
24. start again from point 3 (to 7)
25. Install OTA rootkeeper from this site:
http://it.apkhere.com/app/org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
26. open OTA rootkeeper obtaining the following status (OTA rootkeeper results can be found here: http://lifedj.altervista.org/Screenshot_2015-07-09-09-51-49.png )
And now I don't really know what can I do to achieve the root of my smartphone ... or maibe, to unroot it (in order to let me try again the guide).
Thank you in advance for your support!

Part of the problem was solved ... but not at all
After some trials now I have SuperSU that works!
Now it provides root access, but continues to tell me that it has to be updated ... even if there is the last available version!
What can I do?
Here uis the procedure I followed:
I installed "Kingroot" again, then I used the in app feature to deactivate root.
So I uninstalled it.
Then, after a reboot, I found that SuperSU had disappeared!
So I entered the recovery mode and I reinstalled it.
I tried to re-flash the app a lot of times but the result is always the same!

Root your phone again , then go to Play Store and download busybox then install busybox. After confirming that busy box has indeed been installed go back to the Play Store and download a app called SUPERSUME an install it.. After installed open it and press the circular button. This will uninstall all of Kingroots dependencies and then install SuperSu with updated binaries for you.
If this helps you out please hit the thanks button because that will help me.? Enjoy!

[G900A] [Guide] How to downgrade to NCE (Regardless of any OTA) (even from LP)

What You'll Need:
The experimental firmware: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120704448 (Thanks @NavSad !)
My updated G900A RootPack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U7vwyq4T4609SiUQz43zLXvYOu9Hqohb/view?usp=sharing
(Windows Defender may detect TowelRoot as an Android Malware Exploit, you may need to disable defender temporarily.)
If you want to downgrade to NCE/KitKat: The G900A_NCE.Zip file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahpVGnG3bQ-mEoztN4XUvdbTOW64IdoT/view?usp=sharing
Get Ready:
You will need to extract the RootPack files and move the RootPack folder along with the G900A_Firmware.zip to an external SD and put it in your phone.
What To Do:
Step 1: Go back down!
Download the experimental firmware and extract the zip on your computer.
Open Odin3, select the AP slot, and specify the experimental firmware so you can flash it.
Under Options, Make sure only "AutoReboot" and "F. Time Reset" are selected.
FLASH
Step 2: Our Old Friend
After the OS is installed, go to the file manager and install Flashfire, SuperSU, TowelRoot, BusyBox, and SafeStrap.
Run towelroot. Simply hit "make it ra1n" and 3 seconds later you'll have the root binaries installed.
Now open the SuperSU app and hit "continue", let it do its thing and then update the SU binaries (you don't have to reboot)
Step 3. Where to go?
You now need to determine where you want to go?
You can downgrade to NCE or upgrade to OF3
NCE DOWNGRADE/ROOT GUIDE
(KitKat) (Will downgrade you to KitKat and root it)
Now open BusyBox, dismiss the social prompt, and hit install
Now open SafeStrap Installer, grant SU Permissions, and Install recovery (DO NOT Reboot into it)
Open FlashFire, Grant SU Permission, and Accept the Disclaimer.
Hit the '+' and hit 'Flash Firmware Package', navigate and select the G900A_NCE.Zip, and let it scan the archive.
Check Recovery, System, Cache, and Persist. Uncheck modem/Firmware
Hit the Check in the Top Right to confirm changes and Hit the '+' again
Select Wipe System. 3rd Party Apps, Cache Partition, Cache Partition Format, and select the check in the top right to confirm changes
Drag wipe above the flash firmware package
Select EverRoot, Uncheck "Inject SuperSU" (If you don't, it will cause a kernel panic)
Select Reboot, Check Select "Preserve Recovery", and select the check in the top right to confirm changes (If you don't do this, you won't have recovery once you downgrade.)
HIT FLASH and OK (This will work, don't panic) It may take up to five minutes for the process to complete, if it fails, reflash combination.
After the OS is installed, go to the file manager and install TowelRoot, SuperSU, BusyBox, And SafeStrap
Run towelroot. Simply hit "make it ra1n" and 3 seconds later you'll have the root binaries installed.
Reboot to make SuperSU detect root.
Now open the SuperSU app and hit "continue", let it do its thing and then update the SU binaries (Yes, Reboot now)
Now open BusyBox, grant SU Permissions, dismiss the inital message and install busybox
Now open SafeStrap, grant SU Permissions, Install Recovery.
Your all set.
OF3 UP/DOWNGRADE/ROOT GUIDE
(Lollipop) (Will downgrade you to Lollipop and root it)
Open FlashFire, Grant SU Permission, and Accept the Disclaimer.
Select "Flash Zip/OTA" and Select the G900A_OF3.zip
Mount /system read/write
Select "Flash Zip/OTA" and Select the G900A_OF3_Tether.zip
Mount /system read/write
Select Wipe System. 3rd Party Apps, Cache Partition, Cache Partition Format, and select the check in the top right to confirm changes
Drag wipe above the flash firmware package (This will fix battery/heating/lag issues while your on OF3) (Trust Me)
Select Wipe System. 3rd Party Apps, Cache Partition, Cache Partition Format, and select the check in the top right to confirm changes
Drag below the G900A_OF3.zip (This will clean up the setup) (Trust me)
Hit "flash", let it flash, reboot, and load.
HIT FLASH and OK
After OS is installed, you will have root.
Copy G900A_OF3_Kernel.zip to the RootPack folder.
Install BusyBox, open and grant SU, Install BusyBox
Install SafeStrap, open and grant SU, Install to Recovery. (DO NOT Reboot into it)
Download the NCE_Flasher then install it, and open it up then hit " flash", wait for it to finish then hit "tap to reboot" and it will take you directly to SS recovery. Then you can flash whatever MODs or addons you wish or even ANOTHER ROM, just make sure you wipe everything but the external SD card if you are flashing a new ROM and you should be good.
Remember to ReFlash the G900A_OF3_Kernel.zip file in SafeStrap before you exit SafeStrap otherwise you will not be able to reboot.
If you forget and end up with an error, Just flash G900A_OF3_Kernel.zip with Odin3. (It won't wipe anything)
Marshmallow
---Working on a method---
(Won't stop until I have every update rooted.)
Marshmallow is currently unrootable on the G900A and G900V (CID 11). A method will likely appear in the future.
It is safe for you to flash to the latest Marshmallow, you will be able to restore the experimental combination to root again.
Notes: This guide is an updated version of AptLogic's Guide. ( Can a mod please sticky that thread )
I have created this thread as an "elimination of confusion"/"Catch All" and I will update the thread once I get root on Marshmallow , https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-merry-christmas-heres-t3516196.
Thank you to AptLogic and everyone involved in the development of root for this device.​

Which File where?
So which files go in which slots in ODIN ?
NM...I get it now. Thanks will let you know how it worked for me !

CheeseMerchant said:
So which files go in which slots in ODIN ?
NM...I get it now. Thanks will let you know how it worked for me !
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Guide Updated.

Works Great !
Justin1198 said:
Guide Updated.
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Thank you !!! This worked great!

It has not worked for me or something I did wrong
please help me

Since I can downgrade my S5 to kitkat does that mean that I can use the CyanogenMod build for kitkat on the s5 or will it brick my phone ?

First off, thank you so much for this guide! I recently got an old Galaxy S5 from my Dad, and rolled it back to KitKat using these instructions.
I'm experiencing two rather strange issues, though.
1) KitKat doesn't seem to be remembering my Wi-Fi password. I'm having to re-enter it every time I reboot the phone.
2) I'm getting a message on booting that "Safestrap is disabled. System will start in 10 seconds." The system starts like it should, but this message pops up every time. Is this normal, or will something correct it?
Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

The Google Drive links are dead. Could we get new ones please @Justin1198?
Thanks in advance!

Question Step by step help to modify Redmi 9T

Hello everyone and my apologies for my terrible English (I did this with the help of Google Translator) since I cannot find reliable information in my language (Spanish).
I just bought a Redmi 9T model M2010J19SG (4/64 GB, Android v10, MIUI v12.0.5, unmodified) and I would like to be able to restore some applications, as they were configured on my previous mobile (Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Android v4.4.2 , rooted), for this I tried to use Titanium Backup Pro that I have been using for a long time for my backups and restorations but the Redmi does not allow it because I am not a root user on that phone.
Someone could help me, step by step, on how to install the appropriate TWRP on my Redmi 9T, to then be able to install and use the Magisk to root the phone and be able, using the Titanium, to restore those applications that interest me so much.
Thanks

First, unlock the bootloader by following this guide: https://romprovider.com/unlock-bootloader-redmi-9-power/?amp
Wait for 7 days max, and then try going to the fastboot mode and unlock it again. Do not log out your MIUI account on the device otherwise the timer would reset. Feel free to use the device while waiting, you wouldn't want to wait in the fastboot mode, do you? Hahaha jkkk
And then go to this post to download OrangeFox recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...dmi-9-power-redmi-note-9-4g-redmi-9t.4263407/
And here, look for the fastboot instruction, follow that to flash OrangeFox to Redmi (DO NOT do the zip instruction, it wouldnt work on the stock MIUI recovery): https://wiki.orangefox.tech/en/guides/installing_orangefox
STAY ON THE RECOVERY ONCE YOU HAVE FLASHED IT!!!
Do not reboot to the system, if you accidentally do, just reflash the OrangeFox recovery as MIUI have already replaced it with the stock recovery.
Anyways after that, you should have a working recovery, now using a computer go to Magisk github release page, download the version 23 zip file: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
While still on recovery, connect your Redmi 9T to the computer using cable, it will show up as MTP device. Just copy over the magisk file I mentioned to the Redmi. I forgot you can actually download this and copy before unlocking your bootloader so you won't have to later.
Locate the magisk file in OrangeFox and then flash it. VOILA you're done! Reboot to system.
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BACKUP YOUR FILES AND APP DATA!!! In case something goes wrong. I do not guarantee this would work. Feel free to get help though...
To uninstall magisk, duplicate the magisk zip then rename it to uninstall.zip - flash in the recovery as usual.
I know a simple thing but, use a pin code or a password so you would be able to unlock the /data partition in OrangeFox. You would see the unlock screen right away after booting to the recovery, just enter your code or password and you're good to go.
Sorry that no one answered you, i don't know perhaps right now you could have already figured out how to, but nonetheless this would be a reference to those who are about to do the same thing as you wanted.

I forgot you said TWRP, im sorry.
Anyway the TWRP link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-3-5-a10-twrp-unnoficial-for-lime-redmi9t-beta.4233045/
The general steps are more or less the same. That post also contains instructions how to flash TWRP. Feel free to ask questions if you need help.

AJPuzon​Thank you, thank you and thank you very much for the explanation. I will follow your recommendations and when I finish I will report the results.

Also gonna put this here while I still remember:
It's very likely that the phone will fail SafetyNet once Magisk is installed. Hence no banking apps will work and you cant install apps that require Safetynet (they will be hidden) So here's what I did on mine to pass it again:
1. Go to Magisk settings (should be at the top right cog icon), turn on MagiskHide.
Now go back, tap the shield icon below (Superuser requests) MagiskHide is now visible, go to that. Tap Google Services and it will expand, check all the additional items under it.
- do this for all the other google apps that you have installed.
2. Go to Magisk settings again and the turn on Hide Magisk. Name it to whatever you want. Reopen Magisk using the new program name that you assigned it to. Reboot.
3. And then go ahead and clear the App Data of both Google Play Services and Google Play Store. Reboot
Additional steps for custom roms:
1. Go to modules (4th option below) and then install MagiskHide Props Config. Now reboot.
2. Go to Play Store and then install a terminal application. (Material Terminal is what I use in this case).
3. Open the terminal app, type props then press enter, after follow the instructions to find your device in the list, change your device fingerprint to that. Reboot once done.
4. Again clear the app data of Google Play Services and Google Play Store, and reboot.