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(Myphone Uno) ota update problem

For those who have myphone uno plss help me it won't update
If someone kind enough to share the link of
ota zip I can just flash It in stock recovery

gabisonfire98 said:
For those who have myphone uno plss help me it won't update
If someone kind enough to share the link of
ota zip I can just flash It in stock recovery
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Ok lmy47o patch zip is just 23 mb

guys,
i also have a myphone uno rooted but no custom recovery as of now. i had no problem updating the previous system updates. the recent one came in just fine. then now, the phone (every time it connects to wi-fi) would offer a new sys update. but when this is applied, the procedure results with an ERROR. i wonder if you guys are getting similar results.

bodega1968 said:
guys,
i also have a myphone uno rooted but no custom recovery as of now. i had no problem updating the previous system updates. the recent one came in just fine. then now, the phone (every time it connects to wi-fi) would offer a new sys update. but when this is applied, the procedure results with an ERROR. i wonder if you guys are getting similar results.
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i have the same problem. my current system is version is 5.1.1. i'm using stock recovery. my phone is rooted using superSU.

guys,
i've recently just tried doing a FACTORY RESET (myPhone UNO), Android 5.1.1, and to no avail: still an error when updated a 18MB update. either the update file has an error or my rooted settings are preventing a clean OTA update.
bodega1968

dude,
I finally resolved the update issue. will give you the instructions soon. got to go... but will get back to you once I have composed the procedures... I believe the cause is having rooted and changed some data in the system cache.
bod98

SOLVING [one solution] OTA PROBLEMS in myPhone UNO (sprout)
Background.
Phone model: myPhone UNO (sprout hardware)
Android 5.1.1
*Problem: OTA update failure.
*Log message:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
VErifying current system...
"/system/bin/app_process32" has unexpected contents.
E:Eror in 0/cache/recovery/block.map
(Status 7)
*Possible Cause: Occurred after rooting with anil293 (Android Root Kit here). I’m not saying that this program is bad, but only to caution anyone who may want to root and possibly lose OTA updates.
Solution. (*This worked for me since I had done a previous NANDROID backup (NB) of the phone prior to any system changes (i.e. rooting, custom recovery, etc.). The following steps were written to help those who may not be too familiar with some basic non-GUI (graphic user interface) commands in order to restore one’s device to it’s original and working condition.
Step 1: I chanced upon DEVAM30’s wonderful contribution on how to run RECOVERY without installing it ‘permanently’ into the phone. Check out his page here. This allowed me to make my NB. Download from this page the PHILZ8.img (*This will be the 'virtual' recovery file which you will boot into in order to make your NB)
Step 2: Assuming that you have a previous NB, this (huge file) should be located in the clockworkmod folder in your SDCard. You will refer to this once you have successfully booted in the PHILZ8 recovery.
Step 3: Set your phone to allow USB Debugging. (*This can be done in the Developer’s Section) NOTE: Prior to all this, make sure you BACKUP your critical personal files (i.e. contacts, SMS, data, etc. GOOGLE this to find out how to backup your personal data. The next steps will ERASE everything in your phone. I will not be responsible for any data lose or the bricking of your phone.
Step 4: Boot your device in FASTBOOT mode (FM). (*Power OFF the device, then after 5-10 seconds, press POWER ON + VOL UP. When screen turns on, release VOL UP followed by POWER ON). MENU comes up. Use VOL UP to SCROLL among the choices, and when you have selected FM, press VOL DOWN and the phone should pretty much be in FMode.
Step 5: While your phone is in FM. In your PC you should have ADB/FASTBOOT functions already set up. Check the link here on how to install and work in fastboot mode. When you have properly installed everything in this STEP, you must copy the PHILZ8.img into the adb/fastboot folder. You may rename it into something simpler like recovery.img
Step 6: Connect your phone (*already in FM) to the PC.
Step 7: In your PC, in adb/fastboot folder (*check if your device is connected properly – adb devices or fastboot devices). If your device is detected some number should appear in the screen. Then you type: fastboot boot philz8.img or the name you gave to the .img file.
Step 8: Wait for the PHILZ8 recovery to kick in. Once it boots up you’re now ready to do a RESTORE of your NB. You will see a TOUCH menu in your screen. You will carry out two important steps. (a) wipe the cache and (b) restore the NB image from the SDCard.
Step 9: Choose the wipe menu. In my case, I chose to WIPE (*Choose wipe cache options) cache and the dalvik cache. The former one will take a while, and the latter only takes a few seconds. Once done, +++GO BACK++ to the main menu and then TAP on RESTORE. It will ask you where you will restore the image from. Choose SD card. If it doesn’t do this automatically, you may have to navigate to the clockworkmod folder where your NB image is located. Choose that image and you’re good to go!
Step 10: Once the entire procedure is over (*be patient, it may take some time to finish the entire restoring of the image), you will now opt to REBOOT the SYSTEM. Now, this is critical (in my opinion) because the virtual recovery (PHILZ8) will ask if you wish to install root. Choose NO! Otherwise, it may make some changes in the system settings that will conflict with the OTA updates we want to work.
The device will reboot and you will pretty much be back to its original settings (more than a simple factory reset). And your phone will update a few times and no error will come out.
For those of your who don’t have or have not been able to make a CLEAN NB, I uploaded this RAW image phone (it does not contain any personal data or programs) . You may download it here.
bod68
*updated 9IX15

LINK to my NANDROID BACKUP
gabisonfire98 said:
Ok lmy47o patch zip is just 23 mb
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gabisonfire98,
dude, if you're patient enough to follow my 'SOLUTION' to regaining OTA updates, check out the procedure i outlined below, september 4, i believe it was.
the link to my NANDROID BACKUP which could be RESTORED to your device (*Using the wonderful procedure outlined by DEVAM03)!
Download the image here
Just email me if you find some of the instructions confusing, just email me.
bod68

Easy update 4.0.2 rooted and non rooted users

Non rooted users
1. Connect to germany vpn
2. Check for updates
3. Download updates, click to reboot and install update
4. Congratulations, you are now on 4.0.2
Rooted users
1. Connect to germany vpn
2. Check for updates
3. Download updates, do not install yet
4. Reboot to twrp, click install, navigate to internal storage-> oneplush2ota folder
5. Select the newly downloaded zip file and install
6. Once installation completed, install su, twrp...
7. And then any other zip files, i did boot animation, tiles mod, viper etc
8. Reboot and Congratulations, you are now on 4.0.2

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MiX Pack for the simple user (TWRP AdAway SuperSU)

Hi all,
Here you may find a zip containing some very basic resources which can be found elsewhere without too much effort however I figured I would make things that slightest bit easier for some who use any of the MIUI 9+ builds.
The following zip file includes the latest custom SuperSU for MIUI Oreo, the latest release of TWRP, the latest release of AdAway.apk and for the hell of it, the stock MIX boot animation if you wish to use it on any other ROM. 20/5/18
https://www.dropbox.com/s/29u1z721blc1mdy/MIX Package.zip?dl=0
You can find guides elsewhere which go much more in-depth but I'll make a quick one for those who have unlocked bootloaders and are wanting to use any of the builds located on the official MIUI site: http://en.miui.com/download-334.html
The following are the steps I take for my usual installation;
1. Download chosen Official Developer or Stable ROM from the site above in FASTBOOT version. (Click "flashing guide", then "fastboot update" on the left menu where you will find all Xiaomi models, select either "latest global stable" or "latest global developer")
2. Extract ROM folder from download (example: chiron_global_images_8.4.19_20180419.0000.00_8.0_global) to C drive root.
3. Make sure fastboot drivers are installed and device can be seen by PC then download: https://xiaomiflashtool.com/
4. Connect your phone, load up the tool and click "select" on the top left. Here you will locate the ROM folder on C drive.
5. Click "refresh", if your phone is discovered then click "CLEAN ALL" at the bottom to prevent re-locking your bootloader followed by "flash" on the top right hand side which will initiate a full wipe of your phone followed by the installation of your ROM.
When complete allow phone to boot completely and then power it off. Continue below for root instructions.
6. Extract contents of MIX Package to your desktop and open CMD: Hold shift and right click your desktop, click "open powershell window here". Once powershell is loaded, type "cmd" and hit enter. When ready for step 7, boot your phone to fastboot mode.
7. You can either install TWRP or single-boot to it which will allow you to use it one time before reverting to stock recovery upon next reboot. For install, type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and hit enter, then type "fastboot boot recovery.img" to boot to recovery. For single-boot TWRP type "fastboot boot recovery.img" which will boot into the img and allow any desired flashing without installing TWRP to your phone.
8. You are now in TWRP and should have storage access to your phone via your PC, copy SuperSU (and AdAway if desired) to your phone storage.
9. Hit "Install" in TWRP and select SuperSU zip file then flash. Once complete you may now boot your phone and progress through the first time setup.
10. Congratulations, you now have a completely fresh, clean rooted version of your desired MIUI. If you wish to enable full-system ad blocking, proceed to your file manager and install the AdAway.apk then follow instructions in-app.
As mentioned, this is not particularly a replacement for any other guide already published for the Mi Mix 2, it is the guide which I follow for all of my installations which gives me the cleanest possible MIUI. If you are using a stable release ROM and need to pass safety net then I suggest you use substitute SuperSU for Magisk however all the developer ROMs are unable to pass safety net anyway and I much prefer using SuperSU as it has never failed me and has the ability to hide the icon completely from launcher.
Kaji.

Link doesnt work

masterismos said:
Link doesnt work
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Will upload dropbox version.
Edit: Done.

Nice guide. Quite simple enough. Thank you for this

namasteji1 said:
Nice guide. Quite simple enough. Thank you for this
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Thanks man, first ever guide...I thought I'd give it a go.
New stable release V9.5.8.0 available now everyone! Download here today: http://en.miui.com/download-334.html
Changelog:
System
· Fix - Errors occurred when the device connected to a saved Wi-Fi hotspot (05-10)
· Fix - Device rebooted automatically in some cases (05-10)
· Fix - Caller ID errors (05-10)
· Fix - Notification settings weren't applied for dual apps (05-10)
· Fix - Search bar in the Notification shade didn't respond (05-10)
· Fix - The problem of abnormal charging needs to be restarted once it is upgraded to the corresponding version. (05-11)
Mi Drop
· Fix - Couldn't open Mi Drop in some cases (05-10)

[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!

[NOOB’s][DETAILED] [GUIDE] TO Backup/Restore Stock+ Unlock Bootloader + TWRP + ROOT

A/A & Welcome,
READ THE FULL GUIDE OR YOU CAN LAND IN TROUBLE
Ain't gonna work on pie official
AND DO PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON
Disclaimer
* Your warranty is now void.
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or anything that happens to your device
INTRO
This is a full guide for unlock/relock, install TWRP, Root your device and backup/restore stock OS. Each and every step is explained thoroughly with pictures and videos.
I have ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6GB variant) (X00TD) (ZB601KL), so I can’t test for other variants. Please report back issues, corrections, omissions, etc., though the guide should work for all devices.
THINGS TO KNOW (IMPORTANT)
~Every text written in double quotes “” means the same written without the quotes.
e.g.:- “abcd” means abcd
“zxcv” means zxcv
They (“”) help to separate usual text from the other text (like a command, file name, etc.)
~If you have not enabled file name extensions then you will see files without their extension and vice versa
e.g.:- “filename”, “mypicture” in 1st case
“filename.extension”, “mypicture.png” in 2nd case, respectively.
~Boot Partition or Bootloader:-This is the partition that enables the phone to boot. Without this partition, the device will not be able to boot.
~Recovery Partition:-Recovery partition lets you boots the device into a recovery mode to perform recovery tasks.
~TWRP: - stands for TeamWin Recovery Project. It is a custom touch recovery that is GUI based.
~Flashing: - simplest: - installing
~Fastboot Partition: - lets us reflash partitions. (On device)
~Fastboot: - is an executable used to reflash partitions. It comes with the Android SDK. (On PC)
~Rooting: - an Android phone lets owner edit system files. Thus enabling various tweaks and use of apps that require root access.
~Device driver: - determines how PC will communicate with a device.
~Unlocking/Relocking:-With a locked Bootloader, booting into custom things is not allowed is not. Unlocking lets us do so.
~Reboot: - Switching ON AND OFF (in simple terms)
Requirements
MIND, PC, USB Cable, Internet, Fully charged PC (Windows OS), and obviously Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1
The Real Steps From Here
FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE YOU WILL PROBABLY LOSE ALL THE DATA ON YOUR PHONE SO MAKE A BACKUP FIRST (Don’t worry it’s in guide too)
STEP 1. Downloading all the necessary files
a. Here are 2 zip file with everything you will probably need following the guide :-
basic zip
extension zip
. I have tested the procedures using these files only so maybe other versions might not work. A “guide.doc” with the same text as in here (on XDA) is also present. It will be of great help if you don’t have internet connection in PC.
The basic zip file contains minium files needed.
The extension zip file contains the TWRP recovery(then one used in the guide),guide.docx ,and the videos used here too.
Copy the twrp file to unlock folder of extracted folder.
b. Extract the zip file above.
First download the zip file and Copy to PC
Then Right Click on it
Then click “Extract All”
Uncheck “Show extracted files…”
Click on “Extract”
The folder “zip” will be extracted
Done
This “zip” folder will be called extracted folder in the guide video link to extract zip
To download most up to date version of the files go to links present at last
STEP 2. BACKUP
a. Use an apk backup tool to backup app installers
VIDEO TO BACKUP APP INSTALLERS
b. Some APPS like Whatsapp, etc. have backup to drive function use that
VIDEO TO BACKUP WHATSAPP CHATS
c. Backup SMS AND Call Logs
VIDEO TO BACKUP CALL LOGS AND MESSAGES
d. Copy each and every file from you internal storage to PC.
Video to backup each file to pc
DONE
Step 3. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER(Data will be wiped)
2 options:-
A. Official Method (NOT TESTED): -
In extracted folder go to “unlock” folder then “Official” folder. Install the “UnlockTool_9.1.0.3_180621_fulldpi_signed_ZB601KL.apk” in Asus and follow the steps from there.
B. Unofficial Method (Tested):-
a. Installing Drivers
Connect phone using USB cable to PC
Right click on This Pc
Go to “Manage” > “Device Manager” Or Just search for “Computer Management”/“Device Manager”
A list will appear.
Find your device (best way to do so is by disconnecting/connecting the device and notice the changes accordingly in the list)
Now right click on it>”Update Driver Software”>“Browse my computer for driver software”
Now either enter path of the driver folder or click on browse and navigate to the driver path from there.
Press Next OR
“Let me pick …”>and select the driver
video to install driver
The drivers have been installed
b. Booting into FASTBOOT
Switch Off the Phone
Hold the Volume UP and Power ON Button Simultaneously
Device buttons labbled image
You will see this on your phone
image of FASTBOOT screen
c. Unlocking Bootloader
Now connect phone using USB cable to PC
Look for the “unlock” folder in the extracted folder.
Open it
Find “unlock.cmd” or “unlock” file
(Or “unlock no erase.cmd” to keep data {not tested})
Open it
Done
d. You will see some messages in yellow/brown/white colour on your phone
You will most probably see “encrypting your device”, “warning Bootloader unlocked” messages, let phone do its work and don’t interrupt it, and keep cable connected. Phone might reboot too. The phone will at last boot into stock OS and you will see the device setup screen.
image of the warning message
e. Now if you wanted TO ONLY UNLOCK BOOTLOADER THEN THE JOB IS DONE, long press power button. If you want to root or flash TWRP then continue (Tested method to root requires TWRP flashing or you can try the untested method to root only)
Step4. Installing/Flashing TWRP
TESTED METHOD
a. Connect phone using USB cable to PC
b. Don’t setup your device just now because possibilities are you might lose the data again
c. Boot into fastboot mode
d. Open the “unlock” folder in the extracted folder.
Now Two Different ways to opt for from here:-
i. THE LAZY METHOD (Tested)
a. Open “flash_recovery.bat” or “flash_recovery” in the “unlock” folder of the extracted folder.
b. You can flash the tested or any other recovery using this script.
c. Follow the steps from the script
video of how to use the script
d.Then go to step of Flashing ZIPS of The Manual Method
e. Done
OR
ii. The Manual Method (Tested)
a. Keeping Shift Key pressed, right click {with mouse} in the blank white space of the “unlock” folder’s explorer window.
b. From the menu select “open command window here”
c. A CMD window will be opened
open cmd video
d. Now type “fastboot devices”
e. See if your device is connected. You will see something like this
f. Now type “fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-X00TD-20181024.img”
If you want to flash any other recovery instead of “twrp-3.2.3-0-X00TD-20181024.img” write the file name of your recovery file. Make sure it’s in “unlock folder”. Though this recovery is the only tested one (by me).
g. Now keeping the phone connected to PC, boot into TWRP/Recovery by pressing the Volume Down and Power ON Button Simultaneously.
h. The usual warnings, messages and recovery boot screen will flash:-
warning image
twrp flash screen image
i. It may take some time to load so wait for at least 2 minutes.
j. Now if touch is not working press power button 2 times (on and off the screen)
video showing how to enable touch in twrp
k. If it shows “Swipe to Unlock” do so. If it shows “Swipe to Allow Modifications” then wait and continue reading …
swipe to allow image
swipe to unlock
l. “Swipe to Allow Modifications” means you allow TWRP to modify system. This will make sure TWRP remains in the phone and not just vanish after a reboot but it also means you will have to flash some other files to be able to boot into stock rom back.
m.
2 ways from here:-
i. Now after swiping, Decrypt Screen will appear just press cancel.
decrypt screen image
OR
ii. If you have data on the device then enter pin/password or try default_password.
If you had kept pattern then either go back and change it or try this:-
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
these no’s correspond to pattern dots.
Say you kept pattern “third row left to right” then the password is 789 .
If all these fail then you will have to lose your data.
n. As we don’t have any precious data in our phone we will (or you are compromising)
Press “Wipe”
Press “Format Data”
TYPE “yes”
Press “tick” or “enter key”
Done
wipe data video
>Flashing ZIPS
o. Now Copy these 2 files
i. “decrypt.zip” or “decrypt”
ii. “Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018.zip” or “Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_12.16.2018”
From extracted folder to your phones internal storage.
p. Go to Install>select the zip>swipe to flash (flash dm_verity… then decrypt…)
If you don’t see your device storage connected then try reconnecting using USB cable and also check if MTP is enabled.
enable mtp video
>Done
Want to root? Then continue…
or >
Now reboot to system Go to Reboot>System
video to show how to rebbot to system in twrp
Step 5. Rooting
We will be using Magisk to root you can use any other method but this is the only tested method.
a. Copy “Magisk-v18.0.zip” or “Magisk-v18.0” to your phones internal storage from extracted folder.
b. Go to Install>select Magisk…>swipe to flash
Done
c. Now reboot to system Go to Reboot>System
reboot video
e. To use Magisk properly you may need to download latest apk. (Link at last)
Step 6. Relock (NOT TESTED)
a. Connect phone using USB cable to PC
b. Boot into fastboot mode
c. Open “Relock” folder from extracted folder
d. Open “relock.cmd” or “relock” file
Done
Step 7. RESTORING
a. First setup the Device again
b. Copy each and every file back to the phone storage
c. Now to restore messages see the restoring part of this video here
d. WhatsApp messages will be automatically restored after you install the app with same number as before.
Tips
After rooting don’t just go on and flash a custom rom. Take a backup first (of all partitions) using TWRP and keep it safe somewhere so you won’t need to find unbrick tutorials later. Plus you will have your most stable and tailored rom with you.
Also don’t just go on and flash xyz mod. Research and then Flash.
Magisk is our best friend. It lets you do modifications without hurting the system. The Magisk modules are most safe mods as they can be reverted back easily.
And don’t just go on and debloat stock OS. In Magisk there is a module called Debloater use that. You can easily revert back if anything goes wrong.
Other good Magisk modules: - Energized, Systemizer, MidnightCore & Advanced Charging Controller (acc) but do read their XDA guides first.
Sources/Credits:-
Dm_Verity.zip Official XDA:-
link
Original unlocking XDA:-
link
Magisk XDA:-
link
Original Decrypt Data XDA:-
link
TWRP Used XDA:-
link
Credits to the authors of the above guides
Plus sorry for bad editing of videos. I am facing some problems. Will try to post better videos.
I thank all the members who have made the previous guides for their hard work. This guide by no means disrespects their hard work. This guide is just an Addition instead of an Alternative.
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Not working for pie official

Deleted cruddy comments. Good job.

Good initiative but not so good noob guide. Please format it for better organization and better understanding.

malikmiran19 said:
2. BACKUP
>Use an apk backup tool to backup app installers
howto video
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Appreciate the effort . I have a suggestion. It would be helpful to put the name or link of the app that you used to back up apks.(some apk extractor lite ig). I'll provide the one I found anyway. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/ankit.../apk-extractor-lite-2-8-android-apk-download/

camaroamarelo said:
Good initiative but not so good noob guide. Please format it for better organization and better understanding.
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Did so

GliderZ said:
Appreciate the effort . I have a suggestion. It would be helpful to put the name or link of the app that you used to back up apks.(some apk extractor lite ig). I'll provide the one I found anyway. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/ankit.../apk-extractor-lite-2-8-android-apk-download/
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Anyone tried unlocking without erasing data?

TheDarkKnight said:
Anyone tried unlocking without erasing data?
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nyimak

fuzuy said:
nyimak
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What?

TheDarkKnight said:
What?
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it means im interested in your question and im following it

I want to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and flash a custom ROM (Cerberus OS).
I have rooted and flashed TWRP before in my previous device but I'm not familiar with unlocking and Custom ROM.
Do I have to follow all hese steps for what I want to do or I must skip decrypt/encrypt and Magisk?

dharsouparno1 said:
I want to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and Custom ROM.
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U can flash twrp then flash ROM and probably flash magisk for root tooo

malikmiran19 said:
U can flash twrp then flash ROM and probably flash magisk for root tooo
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Thanks for the help.
I'm running into some problems while installing the driver software on my Windows 10 laptop. It shows Error 10 this device cannot start.
I tried to uninstall and reinstall the drivers, rebooted my pc on every step, tried to install while connected to my phone, but nothing seems to work.
I've installed the Pie Beta for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (not sure if this is causing it)
Is there a solution to this problem?

I am currently on Beta Pie...will these methods work for bootloader unlocking and TWRP, custom rom flash ???? I just wanna use PE/Havoc OS rom...no other tweaks or root

thanks its working

I updated to pie beta and I think this guide is not working for that, because when flashing twrp. I'm getting 'request download size is more than allowed size' and I tried every way possible to solve it. But no luck Hope you can help me with it, or maybe it'll work after stable version?
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utsavdey said:
I am currently on Beta Pie...will these methods work for bootloader unlocking and TWRP, custom rom flash ???? I just wanna use PE/Havoc OS rom...no other tweaks or root
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It's not working for me. I also updated to pie beta few days back.

Is this method working on pie stable build

Anyone tried this method on the stable pie build 056?