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Root the Nexus with ROM Links *Updated*

Root the Nexus with ROM Links *Updated*
-------Notes--------
1. This does void your warranty.
2. The root image auto installs the superusers permission app
3. I am in no way responsible for anything that goes wrong.
4. Once you unlock the bootloader it does a factory reset on your phone.
5. I don't mind people posting this tutorial on their sites for others to see and use but I do ask that I'm at least given credit for my work.
1. Download fastboot and adb files:
Here
2. Extract tools.zip to a folder and Open a command window in that folder by holding down your shift key and right clicking anywhere in the window and select open command prompt here
3. Then with your phone turned off hold the power and trackball to access the bootloader.
3b. Type this command to make sure your phone is connected and reconized. "fastboot.exe devices"
4. Once in the bootloader type this command in your command prompt "fastboot.exe oem unlock"
6. Follow what that sceen says.
7. Flash Amons RA Recovery Image from here
---------------Now to root your phone.---------------
1. Once you've flashed the recovery image turn your phone off.
2. Then power on by holding power button and trackball then tap the power button to access the bootloader.
3. From there use your volume keys to go down to recovery and hit power button again to access the recovery console.
4. Enjoy rooted phone
---------------Now to Flash a Radio and a Rom---------------
1-Download Radio(s):
Preferred:
RADIO UPDATE - 4.03.00.21_2 (from ERE27 update)
Original Radio image 4.02.02.14 (from ERD79) in an update.zip
2. Download a Rom:
A-[ROM] Enomther's TheOfficial Nexus1
B-[ROM] CyanogenMod
C-[ROM]MoDaCo Custom ROM with Desire/Sense
D-MoDaCo Enhanced ROM
2. put both the radio and update zips on your sdcard
3. power down your phone
4. Using the volume down key and power button to get to bootloader/recovery option screen
4a Use volume key to scroll and power button to pick
5. Go to flash zip from sdcard
6. Flash radio update zip first
7. After that is complete and you've restarted when it told you to do so.
7a. In recovery..direct to wipe menu and wipe phone.
8. Flash Rom zip
9. To get root again simply reflash the nexus-addon-0.1-signed.zip (instructions above.

Followings are instructions for OSX or any *nix platform.
Android SDK is nice to have but not needed.
You can download the Android SDK here.
I take no responsibility for what you do to your phone or your computer.
Step 1. Download the file from above post and unzip the file to your desktop.
Step 2. Open Terminal.
Step 3. Go to the folder that you zipped.
command:
cd ~ <enter>
cd Desktop/ <enter>
cd 1.1-nexusone-superboot/ <enter>
step 3. Load into fastboot on your phone.
<option 1> first power off, then power on while holding down the trackball.
or
<option 2>You can also hold down volume down while powering on and then select fastboot and press power.
step 4. Make sure fastboot can connect to your device.
command:
./fastboot-mac devices <enter>
if you can see the serial number of the phone with fastboot next to it, you are good. If not, repeat step 3.
step 5. Enter the following in your terminal screen
./fastboot-mac oem unlock (if you are on a mac)
./fastboot-linux oem unlock (if you are on a linux based machine)
step 6. If you do not want to void warranty or if you have not save your settings and contact etc, do not press yes. Save those first.
Follow instructions on screen. (use the volume up/down to switch and power to select).
Phone will reboot with unlock icon on the bottom of the X logo. Kiss your original setup goodby.
step 7. Enter the follow command:
./fastboot-mac flash boot nexusone.superboot.1.1.img <for mac>
./fastboot-linux flash boot nexusone.superboot.1.1.img <for linux>
step 8. Reboot phone by pressing volume down and pressing power. You are done!

i vote for a sticky!

i want to root so bad but i just cant bring myself to void the warranty on this 530$ device

melterx12 said:
i want to root so bad but i just cant bring myself to void the warranty on this 530$ device
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577+change but who's counting right But I agree I don't know if I want to void the warranty just yet

aad4321 said:
CONFIRMED WORKING. Thank you. NOTE: THIS WILL RESET the DEVICE!!!
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Can you LOCK the bootloader after unlocking it using the same steps? That would be a first step in restoring to normal if warrenty work is required.

What is this underclocked 2?

If nobody else gives it a try by the time mine arrives tomorrow, I will root my device and then see if I can't reverse it for the sake of warranty preservation.
Glad we are already at this step on Day 2

I did this and I can't see protected apps on the market anymore.. anyone else experience this issue?
A way to check is to try to find Twidroid on the market or really any paid app

djunio said:
What is this underclocked 2?
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its not underclocked. its 1ghz.

im too scared to do it eventhough i knows its easy and no big deal

i think i'll wait until there is a reason to root the phone other then saying its rooted when there's a feature or ROM i can add that's useful like multi touch then ill root my phone.dont get me wrong i got this phone to root it but theres no point rite now

I'm getting mine in the mail tomorrow . I'm not going to root it right away though.. just in case something goes wrong ):

melterx12 said:
its not underclocked. its 1ghz.
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did u root n check it?

aad4321 said:
I can see them still, and mine is rooted.
Also, I try to open the superuser permissions app and it freezes every time..This is also both with and without debugging enabled. Anyone else have this problem>?
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Same issue here.

well maybe it is underclocked but I doubt it. Google advertises the phone at 1Ghz.

my permisson app doesnt freeze for me but what you can do is remove it and use something like astro to go to your phones root dir theres a folder in there called superroot with the apk for it so you can reinstall it.

Is there a unroot tutotial as well?

Paid Market Apps
I had a feeling, and it seems to have been confirmed, that rooting will not allow me to download paid apps. I know that this was an issue when the G1 was first rooted and it was "fixed." Can someone confirm this issue? This is a big one for me.

AndroidAppCritic said:
I had a feeling, and it seems to have been confirmed, that rooting will not allow me to download paid apps. I know that this was an issue when the G1 was first rooted and it was "fixed." Can someone confirm this issue? This is a big one for me.
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I can still see paid apps.
Also, reinstalling the superuser apk fixed the blank screen issue.

[q] it wont let me unlock!!!!

it won't let me see my desire in cmd to get my token for the HTC website to unlock my boot loader. I have downloaded HTC sync. Adb drivers but would t let me use it till I got java se JDK file did that then installed the SDK and still nothing in the cmd prompt. Need help cause I can't figure it out and is making me crazy

jdwilder23 said:
it won't let me see my desire in cmd to get my token for the HTC website to unlock my boot loader. I have downloaded HTC sync. Adb drivers but would t let me use it till I got java se JDK file did that then installed the SDK and still nothing in the cmd prompt. Need help cause I can't figure it out and is making me crazy
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The steps are these, and are verified to work on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 (32 or 64):
1. Power off the phone.
2. Hold volume down, then hold power. This gets you into HBOOT.
3. Select Fastboot using the volume buttons, then tap power.
4. Plug the phone in, and you should see FASTBOOT USB. If not, make sure the adb drivers have installed.
5. Open a command prompt, and change to the directory you put the adb and fastboot files in.
6. Type: fastboot oem get_identifier_token
7. Select the key, and copy it. Download the file from your mail called unlock_code.bin.
8. Type (in the dosbox): fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin.
9. Arrow down to YES, press power. Your phone will be wiped, and will reboot.
10. Install the TWRP recovery, and mod away.
TIP: If you're doing a TON of adb and fastboot stuff (as I do), it's a good idea to drop these files in the %windir%\system32 directory. This way, you can type them without changing directories to the path they're in.
Hope this helps.

[GUIDE]Huawei P8 Lite Downgrade/Unlock Bootloader/Root(5.0 and 6.0)/ Enable Gyroscope

Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for what you do to your device, I tested these things for myself and posted it from my own experience, if you point the finger at me for whatever happens to your device, I will laugh at you.
HOWEVER, I am willing to help as long as it is asked kindly, and provided me with enough information.
Requirements:
Huawei P8 Lite ALE-L21 (DUAL-SIM)
5.0 Firmware of choice
Unlocked bootloader
Patience
Correct drivers
SD card of atleast 8 GB
Drivers: Install these before even starting!
Minimal ADB Fastboot drivers
Huawei HiSuite
Kingoroot Windows
TWRP 3.0.2.0 Kirin variant
Preparing environment: Making sure no admin priveledge is necessary
Install all drivers mentioned above in their standard directories, don't change anything.
Go to the following path:
Code:
For x64 OS:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
For x86_32 OS:
C:\Program Files\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Copy these files:
Code:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
And paste them on the desktop, in a folder called "rootingtools" so you're easily able to find it.
Then, go to your phone and enable USB debugging mode by going to
settings - about phone - press Build number 7 times
settings - developer options - USB debugging
Copy the content of "TWRP-3.0.0-2_P8-lite_KIRIN_variant.zip" and paste it into the "rootingtools" folder.
Backing up: Even though the unlocking process is not going to wipe your data, atleast it didn't for me, make SURE you have everything that you need backed up from the phone's internal memory.
Backing up your SD card wouldn't hurt neither.
First things first, unlock your bootloader!
I used this: https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
What you do is: fill in everything correctly and get the number at the end. It should be something in the words of:
Code:
Your unlocking password is: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(X resembles numbers, 16 numbers in total)
Copy the 16 numbers and go to the "rootingtools" folder on your desktop.
Hold the SHIFT key and right click inside the folder, then press "open command window here"
Now take your phone, power it off and power it on by holding volume DOWN and POWER.
You will get a white screen that says something like fastboot, and an android logo.
Plug your phone into the PC via USB cable.
In the command window write:
Code:
fastboot.exe oem unlock UNLOCKKEY
Where UNLOCKKEY represents the key you just copied, right clicking pastes the key in the command window.
It should return finished, so now your phone should be unlocked!
If you look at the screen, there will be text beneath the green Android logo saying "unlocked".
In this case, the operation has succeeded and you can go to the next step, else you can try again or post a reply.
Now write:
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
Now the phone will boot up like normal.
Close the command window.
Android 5.0:
If your android version right now is Android 5.0, and you actually WANT to root 5.0 or anything below 6.0 you can proceed with this step, if you have 6.0 or want to root 6.0, skip this step.
Since your android version is 5.0 you're blessed!
You can easily root, but before proceeding you might want to make a backup
Make sure you have about 8GB of free storage either on an SD card or internal memory first.
Connect your phone to your PC in the booted-up state where you can see the homescreen, making sure that USB debugging is enabled.
Shift + right click inside the rootingtools folder to open a command window and write:
Code:
adb.exe reboot-bootloader
Your phone will reboot into the bootloader, a white screen with a green Android logo that says "unlocked" beneath it.
Now on the command window write:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
Wait for it to finish and pull out the USB cable so it is NOT attached.
Power off the device by holding the power button, and power up by pressing volume UP + POWER.
Keep holding volume up until you see the Team Win logo.
Just slide the slider to the right.
Now go to "backup" and check every partition available.
In "name" you write:
Code:
MainBackupURTD
Then, go to the "options" tab and enable compression.
Go back to the "backup" tab and press "select storage".
From here you can choose where to back your data up, whether it be the internal storage or external SD card.
Press OK and swipe the slider to the right to start backing up.
Plug your phone in to make sure it doesn't power off during backing up, this process takes a while and you should let it do its thing.
When done, press "reboot system", your phone will reboot.
Let it fully start up.
Then, run Kingoroot on your PC.
Meanwhile, download the "SuperSU" app from the Play store.
Press the big "ROOT" button in Kingoroot and press "cancel" on every app your phone tries to install.
That way you will not install Kingoroot but SuperSU.
It will say "succeeded".
Now you can go on your phone and open the SuperSU app.
It will ask for an upgrade, press OK and go further with the normal installation (not the TWRP/CWM installation).
Let it do its thing and restart your phone.
Install any root checker and see if you're rooted!
Android 6.0:
Firmware version B188 or higher, below B524/B535 (excluding B524/B535):Upgrade firmware to this one: LINK (Link fixed)
Installation instructions: place file to the "dload" folder in your SD card or internal storage, then go to settings - updates - menu - local update and press the update.zip.
Then, follow the guide reported here: http://rootmygalaxy.net/root-huawei-p8-lite-android-marshmallow-6-0-update/
Enabling Gyro sensor (rooted android 6.0, B524/B535 firmware only! ( sorry :[ ) ):
Download attached file.
Put attached file to SD card.
Open ES file explorer, swipe to the right, enable root browser and click the R/W tab, then set /system as RW.
Then copy the attached file.
Paste the attached file in /system/etc/permissions
Press the search button and search for "gyro" without quotation marks.
Long press the only file that's there - menu and press properties.
Then change the permissions to 644, it should look like this O represents off, X represents on;
X X O
X O O
X O O
Set UID is off, Set GID is off, Sticky bit is off.
Reboot phone and download "Sensor box for Android" on the Play store and enjoy your gyroscope!
Now you can use Google Cardboard, though you have to install the APK...
You can watch 360 videos on youtube too.

Credits, sources and links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/twrp-3-0-0-0-p8-lite-kirin-t3343320
http://huaweifirmware.com/huawei-p8-lite
http://www.androidsage.com/2016/02/...-6-0-marshmallow-beta-firmware/#axzz48veWSvTk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/root-huawei-p8-lite-ale-l21-android-6-0-t3307686
https://www.kingoapp.com/
Subject to change

Hiya, will the gyro hack work on a L02 B130 Android 5.0 as i can't get an update to 6.0 here in New Zealand?

unable to get unlock code
The Huawei ID used to apply for the unlock code has not been used on the device for more than 14 days.

@sevenaudio
As far as I know, the hack is for android 6.0 but there should be no problem in trying it out
It's just that it only worked for me on these FW
@DrLittle
I think Huawei has this policy of using your Huawei ID for 2 weeks (2 weeks online time) before you can unlock it
You could try sending them an email!

always i get the error failed status malformed 1 bytes
finished total 0.005s

eriuzz said:
always i get the error failed status malformed 1 bytes
finished total 0.005s
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Hi, can you pinpoint what you were trying to do when it got stuck?
As in, what were you trying to flash.
And what is your phone model?

oziboy said:
Hi, can you pinpoint what you were trying to do when it got stuck?
As in, what were you trying to flash.
And what is your phone model?
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just trying to unlock the bootloader i have my code from huawei and when i try to use it through adb appear that error i said

eriuzz said:
just trying to unlock the bootloader i have my code from huawei and when i try to use it through adb appear that error i said
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Are the dorrect drivers installed, are you sure you copied the whole key?
Use an other usb porta.

oziboy said:
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for what you do to your device, I tested these things for myself and posted it from my own experience, if you point the finger at me for whatever happens to your device, I will laugh at you.
HOWEVER, I am willing to help as long as it is asked kindly, and provided me with enough information.
Requirements:
Huawei P8 Lite ALE-L21 (DUAL-SIM)
5.0 Firmware of choice
Unlocked bootloader
Patience
Correct drivers
SD card of atleast 8 GB
Drivers: Install these before even starting!
Minimal ADB Fastboot drivers
Huawei HiSuite
Kingoroot Windows
TWRP 3.0.2.0 Kirin variant
Preparing environment: Making sure no admin priveledge is necessary
Install all drivers mentioned above in their standard directories, don't change anything.
Go to the following path:
Code:
For x64 OS:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
For x86_32 OS:
C:\Program Files\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Copy these files:
Code:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
And paste them on the desktop, in a folder called "rootingtools" so you're easily able to find it.
Then, go to your phone and enable USB debugging mode by going to
settings - about phone - press Build number 7 times
settings - developer options - USB debugging
Copy the content of "TWRP-3.0.0-2_P8-lite_KIRIN_variant.zip" and paste it into the "rootingtools" folder.
Backing up: Even though the unlocking process is not going to wipe your data, atleast it didn't for me, make SURE you have everything that you need backed up from the phone's internal memory.
Backing up your SD card wouldn't hurt neither.
First things first, unlock your bootloader!
I used this: https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
What you do is: fill in everything correctly and get the number at the end. It should be something in the words of:
Code:
Your unlocking password is: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(X resembles numbers, 16 numbers in total)
Copy the 16 numbers and go to the "rootingtools" folder on your desktop.
Hold the SHIFT key and right click inside the folder, then press "open command window here"
Now take your phone, power it off and power it on by holding volume DOWN and POWER.
You will get a white screen that says something like fastboot, and an android logo.
Plug your phone into the PC via USB cable.
In the command window write:
Code:
fastboot.exe oem unlock UNLOCKKEY
Where UNLOCKKEY represents the key you just copied, right clicking pastes the key in the command window.
It should return finished, so now your phone should be unlocked!
If you look at the screen, there will be text beneath the green Android logo saying "unlocked".
In this case, the operation has succeeded and you can go to the next step, else you can try again or post a reply.
Now write:
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
Now the phone will boot up like normal.
Close the command window.
Android 5.0:
If your android version right now is Android 5.0, and you actually WANT to root 5.0 or anything below 6.0 you can proceed with this step, if you have 6.0 or want to root 6.0, skip this step.
Since your android version is 5.0 you're blessed!
You can easily root, but before proceeding you might want to make a backup
Make sure you have about 8GB of free storage either on an SD card or internal memory first.
Connect your phone to your PC in the booted-up state where you can see the homescreen, making sure that USB debugging is enabled.
Shift + right click inside the rootingtools folder to open a command window and write:
Code:
adb.exe reboot-bootloader
Your phone will reboot into the bootloader, a white screen with a green Android logo that says "unlocked" beneath it.
Now on the command window write:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
Wait for it to finish and pull out the USB cable so it is NOT attached.
Power off the device by holding the power button, and power up by pressing volume UP + POWER.
Keep holding volume up until you see the Team Win logo.
Just slide the slider to the right.
Now go to "backup" and check every partition available.
In "name" you write:
Code:
MainBackupURTD
Then, go to the "options" tab and enable compression.
Go back to the "backup" tab and press "select storage".
From here you can choose where to back your data up, whether it be the internal storage or external SD card.
Press OK and swipe the slider to the right to start backing up.
Plug your phone in to make sure it doesn't power off during backing up, this process takes a while and you should let it do its thing.
When done, press "reboot system", your phone will reboot.
Let it fully start up.
Then, run Kingoroot on your PC.
Meanwhile, download the "SuperSU" app from the Play store.
Press the big "ROOT" button in Kingoroot and press "cancel" on every app your phone tries to install.
That way you will not install Kingoroot but SuperSU.
It will say "succeeded".
Now you can go on your phone and open the SuperSU app.
It will ask for an upgrade, press OK and go further with the normal installation (not the TWRP/CWM installation).
Let it do its thing and restart your phone.
Install any root checker and see if you're rooted!
Android 6.0:
Firmware version B188 or higher, below B524/B535 (excluding B524/B535):Upgrade firmware to this one: mega:///#!OBVU3RyT!gSDNFMVtWVqA1HyneCuofhFmVVJ6lUDonzfKzjucbFs
Installation instructions: place file to the "dload" folder in your SD card or internal storage, then go to settings - updates - menu - local update and press the update.zip.
Then, follow the guide reported here: http://rootmygalaxy.net/root-huawei-p8-lite-android-marshmallow-6-0-update/
Enabling Gyro sensor (rooted android 6.0, B524/B535 firmware only! ( sorry :[ ) ):
Download attached file.
Put attached file to SD card.
Open ES file explorer, swipe to the right, enable root browser and click the R/W tab, then set /system as RW.
Then copy the attached file.
Paste the attached file in /system/etc/permissions
Press the search button and search for "gyro" without quotation marks.
Long press the only file that's there - menu and press properties.
Then change the permissions to 644, it should look like this O represents off, X represents on;
X X O
X O O
X O O
Set UID is off, Set GID is off, Sticky bit is off.
Reboot phone and download "Sensor box for Android" on the Play store and enjoy your gyroscope!
Now you can use Google Cardboard, though you have to install the APK...
You can watch 360 videos on youtube too.
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Android B560 will update from b170
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eriuzz said:
just trying to unlock the bootloader i have my code from huawei and when i try to use it through adb appear that error i said
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you got to test everything. from changing usb port to changing usb cable. htc is a brand that has this problem alot. and until now there's no right answer.
search around a little.

I'm stupid. I posted on the wrong thread, sorry.

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I have android 6.0 firmware B311 and it doesn't show up the option local update, what should I do?

Attach pictures please

Its in portuguese, I had the option on the stock ROM but i don't have it now.
Should I downgrade to the firmware B300 and then install the new firmware?

do you think this works with ALE-L21 single sim too?

Teixaz said:
I have android 6.0 firmware B311 and it doesn't show up the option local update, what should I do?
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Local update option has been removed from Marshmallow, you must use *#*#2846579#*#* and go to sd card upgrade to further upgrade it

amageek said:
Local update option has been removed from Marshmallow, you must use *#*#2846579#*#* and go to sd card upgrade to further upgrade it
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Does not work when its inside the zip and if I extract it when it start to install it fails

anyone?

Please help. I have 5.0.1 Android
So When you say " we are blessed", do we only do that 5th step or all the steps before that and then 5th step?
I am asking because im havin trouble unlocking bootloader. Nobody from Huawei is answering my email where I sent them all neccecary data, and when I go to this link It says there is a server problem. Either that or Im redirected to some site filled with japanese signs http://www.vmall.com/ and I dont know what to press
How do I unlock my bootloader?? What e-mail do I use to contact huawei about this matter?
Thanks

ROOT Zenfone 4 (A400CG) WW-ASUS_T00I-WW-7.3.3.0

WARNING : THIS METHOD IS JUST FOR ZENFONE 4 T00I WITH Build Number 6.6.3.
If you have no idea how to know what build number your device are running, go to Setting > About Phone > Software Information.
The Build number must be contain with these : WW_ZenFone-V6.6.3
This method for people who get error command (or Robot with Red Sign) after flashing update with Root file via Droidboot/Fastboot. Now i will show you how to fix that with flashing custom recovery temporarily before flashing the root file. But first thing, you have to download these file :
- Intel USB Driver for Android Devices (Google it)
- Platform-Tool (or ADB Tools if you will), TWRP and Root File : drive[dot]google[dot]com/drive/folders/0B-TAWFRNxvPcZm55NVJ5RjYwdVk (change the [dot] with "." without quote, i'm still new here as silent reader btw )
- Asus Unlock Bootloader (same google drive link, after download it copy to your sdcard or internal storage)
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Before you follow the instruction, you have to unlock your bootloader (if you new here and don't know what i mean). If you have unlock the bootloader then skip this !!
***Unlocking Bootloader***
Downlaod "Unlock_Tool_A400_v8.1.apk" and copy it to your sdcard or internal storage.
On your device, go to File Manager and install the app. If you get a warning message then :
Click on Option at the message > Scroll a little bit until you found "Unknown sources". Tick that box and go repeat step #2
Open the app, pretending you have read the User Agreement by quick scroll to the very bottom, check the box and click Ok
Quick scroll again, tick the box Accept and click "Press to unlock your devices"
If you get a warning message just click Ok, and your device should be restart automaticly after you finish reading this step.
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That's it, now your devices Bootloader is unlock, now continue to the next instruction.
Follow this (NEWBIE FRIENDLY)
1. Install Intel USB Driver.
2. Enable Developer Option
Go to Setting > About Phone > Software Information. Tap the build number 7x or more until the text pop up "You are now a developer".
3. Go back to Setting > Developer Options. Scroll down a little bit until you find "Enable USB Debugging" check the box.
4. Extract the platform-tools somewhere (e.g. Desktop), then copy twrp_recovery-V3.img and Root file into the platform-tools folder. DO NOT EXTRACT THE ROOT FILE
5. Now plug in your device to your PC
6. Go to the platform-tools folder, now do this : Hold [SHIFT] + Right Click, choose and click "open command window here".
7. Check if the devices is connected by entering this command : adb devices
If it says "xxxxxxxxxxx unauthorized" then go look to your screen, check the boxes and grant / accept.
8. Do step 7 again, if command prompt now shows "xxxxxxxxxxx devices" now continue to the next step.
9. Enter this command first : adb reboot bootloader. Now your device should restart automaticly to the Droidboot mode.
10. After your device screen shows a Droidboot mode, enter this command prompt :
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery twrp_recovery-V3.img
fastboot flash update root_zenfone4_v2.zip
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11. Your phone should be restart after entering the final command, and then your device will go to the TWRP recovery mode and installing the root file.
FINISH !! Your phone now is rooted. Check your menu for "SuperSu" app installed after doing this method, if it want to update just click ok and click normal. Sorry for bad explaination or my english is a little bit crap.

Rooting Black Shark 3 / 3 Pro the Correct & Easy Way - BL Unlocking, TWRP & OTA Fix

Rooting Black Shark 3 / 3 Pro the Correct & Easy Way - BL Unlocking, TWRP & OTA Fix
Greetings fellow Black Shark users!
This guide is made for Black Shark 3 Pro Global version, but in theory it should work with any version if the bootloader is unlocked.
Warning: Before you start, backup your phone data as this would wipe your phone!
Do this at your own risk, I'm not responsible if you break your phone!
Prerequisites:
- Update your phone to the latest version possible.
- Download ADB, BOOTLOADER UNLOCK TOOL & TWRP Installer for Black Shark 3 Pro Global or Black Shark 3 Global.
On Phone:
1- Enable Developer Options. (Go to Settings, then About Phone, then Tap on Build number 7 times, then enter your password if needed)
2- Enable OEM unlocking. (Go to Settings, then Additional Settings, then Developer Options, then enable OEM unlocking option, then enter your password if needed)
3- Enable USB Debugging. (Go to Settings, then Additional Settings, then Developer Options, then enable USB Debugging option)
On PC:
4- Run BS3Pro_by_KM Installer. (Use the right version for your device. Right click and choose run as administrator. On driver installation popup click Next, then Install and Finish. Also Install dotNet3.5 if it ask for it. You must reboot your PC after the installation.)
5- Connect your Phone to PC using USB cable.
On Phone:
6- When Allow USB debugging popup appear, tap OK. (Tick Always allow from this computer)
On PC:
7- Make sure google drivers installed correctly and that your PC can see your Phone. (Android ADB Interface)
8- Open Command Prompt as administrator. (Type CMD in Windows search bar, then right click on Command Prompt ‘cmd’ and click on Run as administrator)
9- In CMD type:
Code:
cd c:\adb
Then press Enter key.
10- In CMD type:
Code:
adb devices
Then press Enter key. (If you can see a Device ID with ‘device’ written on its right, then continue to next step, if not then recheck your drivers. If you see a Device ID with ‘unauthorized’ written on its right, then go back to step 6)
11- In CMD type:
Code:
adb reboot edl
Then press Enter key. (To enter EDL mode)
On Phone:
12- You will only see a black screen on your phone. (This is normal, but your phone will be connected to your PC)
On PC:
13- Disconnect and reconnect your Phone to PC using USB cable then make sure the drivers are installed correctly and that your PC can see your Phone. (Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008)
14- Go to C:\adb and run MiFlash application, then click “refresh”. (You should see your device in the table now)
15- Click “select” and choose “C:\adb\Unlock” folder, then click “OK”, then click “flash”. (When it says done go to next step)
On Phone:
16- Disconnect the USB cable from your Phone, then hold power button and volume down button for 15 seconds until the phone reboots into Fastboot mode.
17- Make sure you see Fastboot mode on your phone screen. (With big green START on top)
On PC:
18- Reconnect your Phone to PC using USB cable then make sure google drivers installed correctly and that your PC can see your Phone. (Android Bootloader Interface)
19- In CMD type:
Code:
fastboot devices
Then press Enter key. (If you can see a Device ID, then continue to next step, if not then recheck your driver setup)
20- In CMD type:
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
Then press Enter key. (This will unlock the bootloader, if you see an error make sure that your model is supported)
21- In CMD type:
Code:
fastboot erase userdata
Then press Enter key. (This will wipe userdata “Factory Reset”)
22- In CMD type:
Code:
fastboot getvar current-slot
Then press Enter key. (This will show you which slot you’re currently using, note it down)
23- In CMD type:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Then press Enter key. (This will boot TWRP, if it doesn’t work the first time, then force reboot your phone and repeat steps 16-21, you can skip step 20-22 if you already performed them)
On Phone:
24- Make sure TWRP is booted on your phone.
On PC:
25- In CMD type:
Code:
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_a stock_boot_a.img
Then press Enter key. (This will copy the stock boot_a.img into your current directory)
26- In CMD type:
Code:
adb pull /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot_b stock_boot_b.img
Then press Enter key. (This will copy the stock boot_b.img into your current directory)
On Phone:
27- In TWRP, go to Reboot, then system.
28- Download and install Magisk Manager from here. (Once the phone is booted correctly)
On PC:
29- In CMD type:
Code:
adb push stock_boot_X.img /sdcard/Download
Then press Enter key. Change ‘X’ to your current slot from step 22, mine was ‘stock_boot_a.img’. (This will copy your stock boot.img to your phone’s Downloads directory)
On Phone:
30- Run Magisk Manager, tap on the first INSTALL button on the top right, when it asks you to Install Magisk tap INSTALL, then tap on Select and Patch a File, and choose your stock_boot_X.img from ‘Download’ directory. When it’s done it will create a new file in your ‘Download’ directory named magisk_patch.img. (Don’t tap Reboot, just tap back and close the App)
On PC:
31- In CMD type:
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/magisk_patched.img
Then press Enter key. (This will copy the patched boot.img to your current ‘adb’ directory)
32- In CMD type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Then press Enter key. (To enter Fastboot mode)
33- In CMD type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot_x magisk_patched.img
Then press Enter key. Change ‘X’ to your current slot from step 22, mine was ‘boot_a’. (This will flash Magisk to your boot)
34- In CMD type:
Code:
fastboot reboot
Then press Enter key. (This will reboot your phone)
On Phone:
35- Run Magisk Manager, check if Magisk is installed and you have two green ticks on the left.
Congratulations! Now you have successfully rooted your Black Shark 3 Pro !
Fingerprint Calibration Tutorial (This is needed if the fingerprint sensor is stopped working)
1- Dial this from your phone
Code:
*#*#466349#*#*
This will take you to the fingerprint calibration page.
2- Tap on 售后校准, then you will be ask you to add the FLASH FLA.
3- Now tap START, and then immediately press your thumb on the fingerprint scanner area, keep you finger pressed until the step is completed.
4- Now it will ask you to add the black FLAT. (This means you have to wear a 'black' cloth on your thumb or a black glove before pressing your thumb on the fingerprint scanner, then hold your thumb on the fingerprint scanner area until the calibration is complete.)
5- When done successfully, reboot your device then try to add your fingerprints.
Full OTA Factory Image for Black Shark 3 Pro Global “MBU-H0" - Fix most phone's issues and restore it to factory state. This also fixes OTA updating issues.
1- Download this zip file MOBS2005121OS00MP1.
2- Rename km_update.zip to update.zip and move it to “ota” directory in your phone.
3- Dial this from your phone
Code:
*#*#1027#*#*
Then press "LOCAL UPDATE" and start updating your device. (You might need to do this twice)
4- Update your device to the latest version from the settings.
Special thanks to:
@John Eveline for the Bootloader Unlocking Tools.
@wzsx150 for Black Shark 3 Pro TWRP.
@topjohnwu for Magisk.
@Snoop05 for ADB Installer Code.
PS: I put a lot of time and effort in making this guide, if you want to copy it to somewhere else, then at least give credit!

miflash keep says no fastboot
cant recognize my phone

rowihel2012 said:
miflash keep says no fastboot
cant recognize my phone
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Please redownload it, it should work fine now.

KM7 said:
Please redownload it, it should work fine now.
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Ok thanks my friend

KM7 said:
Please redownload it, it should work fine now.
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same problem
no fastboot
all drivers installed

rowihel2012 said:
same problem
no fastboot
all drivers installed
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Try downloading it again, sorry for this a file was misplaced. Fixed now.

KM7 said:
Try downloading it again, sorry for this a file was misplaced. Fixed now.
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sorry bro
no fastboot
it cant detect my phone
same problem

when i try to unlock the bootloader
i got an error : the write timed out

rowihel2012 said:
sorry bro
no fastboot
it cant detect my phone
same problem
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Make sure the drivers are installed correctly and reboot your PC. I've just tried it and everything work just fine on my PC.

stark7i said:
when i try to unlock the bootloader
i got an error : the write timed out
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You mean in MiFlash or Fastboot? please specify which step # you are stuck in.

KM7 said:
You mean in MiFlash or Fastboot? please specify which step # you are stuck in.
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i am stuck at step 13. the miflash cant find my phone. i have re-downloaded everything and still doesnt work. any suggestions?

appless said:
i am stuck at step 13. the miflash cant find my phone. i have re-downloaded everything and still doesnt work. any suggestions?
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Make sure your drivers are installed correctly as shown above. When in edl mode the drivers are different than fastboot. Try reinstall the application with right click and ‘run as administrator’.

Do you know how to relock the bootloader?

KM7 said:
You mean in MiFlash or Fastboot? please specify which step # you are stuck in.
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its was in the miflash but it works fine now i have changed my usb cable to an original one and it works fine , i have successfully rooted my BS3 with TWRP thanks alot

KM7 said:
Make sure your drivers are installed correctly as shown above. When in edl mode the drivers are different than fastboot. Try reinstall the application with right click and ‘run as administrator’.
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still a no go for me. i have reinstalled every driver and still doesnt work. nothing is showing up on miflash. the pc made the sound when i connected but still nothing. my pc sees the device but the miflash cant. any suggestions?

appless said:
still a no go for me. i have reinstalled every driver and still doesnt work. nothing is showing up on miflash. the pc made the sound when i connected but still nothing. my pc sees the device but the miflash cant. any suggestions?
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Use your original usb cable from blackshark. Mine works and use other cable wont work..

chaict said:
Use your original usb cable from blackshark. Mine works and use other cable wont work..
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using the original cable still doesnt work. now its just saying no fastboot.

stark7i said:
its was in the miflash but it works fine now i have changed my usb cable to an original one and it works fine , i have successfully rooted my BS3 with TWRP thanks alot
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Glad that it worked for you, enjoy.

appless said:
using the original cable still doesnt work. now its just saying no fastboot.
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It seems that there is something wrong with the drivers, or maybe the adb installation. Try to find other fastboot.exe and adb.exe then delete all duplicates except for "C:\adb", and don't forget to restart your PC.

jekz_07 said:
Do you know how to relock the bootloader?
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This should do it but, I'm not sure if this is going to work on a rooted device.
Code:
fastboot flashing lock_critical
fastboot flashing lock