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[Tutorial] Null_/FreeFalling Theme/Dr Who Sound,Boot Theme / & More (Updated Jan 16)
[Tutorial] Null_ TWRP / Null_ ROM / FreeFalling Theme / Dr Who Sound,Boot Theme / & More
Created by almulder1092 @ xda-developers.com
"Work In Progress, Need to add in Screenshots, And possibly more tutorials - Enjoy"
No Support Via PM - Please stop with the PM. They will now be ignored!
Well after creating my last tutorial, much has changed, wonderful new things have come about. So I thought it was time to create a new tutorial covering the new things.
So after now I have read 1000+ of pages and posts, hopeful this will help cut down on your searches. BUT read the whole tutorial before you ask questions. There are fare to many people that ask questions that are usually covered in the OP (Original Post) of threads. Please be respectful of the Developers Time and not ask dumb questions that have the answer posted.
Things you will need before you continue reading:
Ability to understand what you read
Time and Patients
How to use Google Search
Time and Patients
A brain
Ability be patient with all of us.
Give Credit where credit is due
Lastly Understand that Nobody is responsible for what you do to your gear, except you. And using the guide below will void your warranty
Now that is covered lets continue.
First get and install Wondershare MobileGo for Andoid this will make life easier. (Google it - Link removed by the request of xda)
(If your to cheap to get this great software, why did you pay so much for a watch?)
Alternative way to download apk's from Google Play without Wondershare Download Here
(Note: I do not plan on doing a tutorial using this method as they show one on the site) (Thanks to fOmey for the info)
Alternative way to get apks to your Gear without Wondershare Tutorial Here
This tutorial will take you from a stock rom to the null_ rom with a theme installed and other options.
In this tutorial we will cover the following:
(Clicking on the Titles will let you jump to that part of the tutorial)
(But I recommend you read everything)
Note: null_ is prerooted (It roots your gear for you)
Update your gear to V700XXUAMK7 Firmware
Installing Null_ TWRP
USB Debug Mode
Installing Null_ ROM
Install freefalling Theme
Remap Wrist Flick Gesture
Enable Unknown Source APK Installation
Enable MTP
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating Modules
GravityBox - Advanced Reboot Menu
Hack Connectivity Service - AKA (Network Spoofer)
Bluetooth Internet Access
Nova Settings
Notifications Icon
Soft Buttons
Watch Styler OR UCCW?
Watch Styler
UCCW
Custom Fonts
Custom Sounds
Bluetooth GPS
Dr Who Sound/Boot Theme
How to install APK’s to your gear Without Wondershare
Full System UI? Get back DBL tap settings for quick Volume and Brightness
NotiCounter Widget
Note: Whenever connecting the gear to the PC use a direct connection. NEVER USE A HUB or such. It has been know to cause issues.
(Direct connection works best.)
Update: Jan 16, 2014
Added NotiCounter Widget Tutorial
Update: Jan 04, 2014
Added to Xposed Tutorial for new options included in Null_17
Added to Bluetooth Internet Access (2 options now for Working Internet)
Updated some screenshots
Need Null_ HELP? Check out NULL_ROM Official Q/A - FAQ- General Discussion thread
Also Search the forums for your questions. Please only post replies that are related to the tutorial. All other questions please check other threads. I read them as well. THANKS!
Current Screenshots of My Gear
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Thanks to the following people: (In no particular Order)
xda-developers - fourms site
Moderators - Their Hard work
mark manning - xda moderator
Wondershare - Awesome App
AdamLange - Rear Original Rom Thread
fOmey - Null_ & Lots of info
freefalling0411 - ffeefalling theme
rovo89 - Xposed
C3C076 - GravityBox
appleflap - GPS Info
broeuschmeul - BlueGPS4Droid
almulder1092 - myself LOL!
TeamWin - Original TWRP
Villain ROM - vrthemes
Google - Awesome Search engine / android
Samsung - For the Note 3 & Gear
ShareDroid - ShareGPS
VasuDev - UCCW
Omnitel - Watch Styler
MrBIMC - Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
TeslaCoil Software - Nova Launcher
Matt Rankin - youtube Revovery Mode Video
shimp208 - Minimal ADB & Fastboot
mohlsson - GearLocationBridge
codekiem - APK Downloader
Kakann - Watch Face Thread
noname81 - LMT Launcher
EatHeat - Pie Control
daerragh - Odin 3.09
sting0387 - Finding Network Spoofer
capslock66 - Creating Network Spoofer
st-tps - Creating NotiCounter Widget
xda Members (Can't name you all) - Feedback and Questions
And anyone else I forgot.
If I missed anyone PM me and let me know who and for what.
Update your gear to V700XXUAMK7 Firmware:
Update your gear to V700XXUAMK7 Firmware: (Skip if your already on MK7)
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Make sure your gear is running V700XXUAMK7 Firmware, (If you are, you can skip this section.)
Note:If your in the USA and there is no update yet, just download the UK Version (BTU - United Kingdom)
Let update our Galaxy Gears firmware. (A must in you want to do anything below)
Note: This could wipe you data, save anything you need just incase.
Preparation:
Download V700XXUAMK7 Firmware from here - Thanks to AdamLange
Download Odin from here - Thanks to daerragh (Get version 3.09)
Installation:
Put your Gear into Download Mode
a. Press and hold the power button until the Restarting appears
b. Repeatedly press the power button until the Select REBOOT MODE appears
c. Press the power button once to move the selection to Download
d. Press and hold the power button for about 3 sec.
e. You are now in download mode.
Connect your Gear to you PC. (Using the Cradle and Micro USB)
Open Odin
Click on the PDA Button
Locate the V700XXUAMK7 Firmware and select it. (It should be a .md5 file, if it is zipped, then unzip it)
Press Start
Once it is completed it will reboot the gear.
Note: Let your gear sit for a bit as it updates everything. I might look like it is stuck on the Samsung logo, but you should see the word Samsung pulsating. That means its working. Should it take more than 5 mins, simply Press and hold the power button down until it resets.
Note: Should you get the dreaded screen of death, just flash the MK7 ROM back onto your gear and start all over.
Screen of Death (LOL)
Make sure the Gear is activated and connected to your Phone. (Samsung Manual)
How To:
If your unsure how to do this, Return your Gear. (LOL)
Youtube Video - Samsung Gear Watch Download/Recovery Mode How To
Screenshots
Click For Larger View
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Installing Null_ TWRP:
Installing Null_ TWRP: (Version as of this tutorial is Null_ 03 TWRP)
Thanks to fOmey for this Null_ TWRP
Installing Null_ TWRP:
Preparation:
Download Null_ TWRP - fOmey
READ THE NULL_ TWRP Original Post
Installation:
Put your Gear into Download Mode
Connect your Gear to you PC.
Open Odin
Click on the PDA Button
Locate the Null_ TWRP file and select it. (It should be a .md5 file, if it is zipped, then unzip it)
UNTICK THE AUTO REBOOT OPTION IN ODIN.
Press Start
Once it is completed it will reboot the gear.
Null Quote:
If you find the recovery is not sticking & your Gear wipes when attempting to access recovery after flashing, you must root your Gear prior to installing TWRP again & Run the following commands in ADB:
*NOTE* You will gave to accept a supersuser request popup when executing "SU" command
*NOTE 2* Probably a good idea to run this prior to first installation (To save time)
Code:
$ adb shell
$ su
# mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mmcblk0p20 /system
# rm /system/recovery-from-boot.p
ADB stands for Android Debug Bridge
If needed "ADB" can be found here on xda - Thanks to shimp208
Youtube Video - How to Flash a Custom ROM (Null_ and others)
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Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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USB Debug Mode
USB Debug Mode
Thanks to fOmey for the info
Now put your gear into USB debug mode:
Preparation:
On your Gear Go to Settings >> Gear Info >> About Gear >> and tap Software version 7 times (After the 3rd tap, it will start counting down on how many taps are left before you can access the developer options.)
Now go back one screen and you should see a new option, USB debug Check the box.
Screenshots
Installing Null_ ROM
Installing Null_ ROM (Version as of this tutorial is Null_ 17)
Thanks to fOmey for this Null_ TWRP
Installing Null_ ROM
Preparation:
Read Null_ Original Post. Make sure you understand everyting. What it can and can't do. (Especially about Bluetooth Tether)
Re Read Null_ Original Post. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING
Download Null_
Connect the Gear to the PC.
Open up Wondershare and select your Gear.
Click on files, Select the SDcard, then copy the Null_ ROM zip to the root of the SDCARD.
Installation:
Put your Gear into Recovery Mode (Same steps as Download Mode, but select Recovery Instead)
You should now be in TWRP.
Click on Install
Locate the Null_ Rom zip file. (Scroll down the list, it should default to the root of the SDCARD)
Select the Null zip file
Swipe to Confirm Flash
Follow the on screen questions
Install Everything, unless you know what your doing.
Wait for the Gear to finish installation, then Reboot.
Be patient as it updates. Just put the Gear down and let it do its thing. Even once it's booted, its best to give it time to settle things in. (Once booted let it sit about 5 mins)
Note: Please be considerate of other peoples time and take the time to read and search for your question before asking it. 98 times out of 100 it has already been answered many times. Let fOmey do what he does best and work on Null_ don't keep asking him questions that are answered in the Original Post.
Thanks from all of us to those that do read and search before asking.
Note: Should you get the dreaded screen of death, just flash the MK7 ROM back onto your gear and start all over.
Screen of Death (LOL)
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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Install freefalling Theme
Install freefalling Theme (Version as of this tutorial is v4)
Thanks to freefalling0411 for this theme
(No current support or development, freefalling0411 is having twins and need to take care of his wife and get back to life. Thanks for the wonderful theme!)
Installing freefalling Theme:
Preparation:
Download the Freefalling Theme
Connect the Gear to the PC.
Open up Wondershare and select your Gear.
Click on files, Select the SDcard, then copy the Null_ zip to the root of the SDCARD.
Installation:
Put your Gear into Recovery Mode
You should now be in TWRP.
Click on Install
Locate the Freefalling theme zip file. (Scroll down the list, it should default to the root of the SDCARD)
Select the Freefalling theme zip file
Swipe to Confirm Flash
Follow the on screen questions
Wait for the Gear to finish installation, then Reboot.
Be patient as it updates. Just put the gear down and let it do its thing. Even once it's booted, its best to give it time to settle things in. (Once booted let it sit about 5 mins)
Note: If you want SystemUI Notifications Bar back (Theme removed it), Get it from here and flash it after the theme has been flash
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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Remap Wrist Flick Gesture / Enable Unknown Source APK Installation / Enable MTP
Remap Wrist Flick Gesture / Enable Unknown Source APK Installation / Enable MTP
Thanks to fOmey for the info
Remap Wrist Flick Gesture
How to:
Open up Nova Settings
Goto Gestures & Buttons >> Home Button
Select Default Page. (If you know what your doing, you can change it to what ever you want)
Enable Unknown Source APK Installation:
How to:
Goto Settings >> Security
Check Unknown Sources
Enable MTP: (Allows you to access the SDCard portion of the gear through your PC as you would a usb drive)
How to:
Goto Settings >> Storage
Click on the Menu Button
Select USB computer connection
Check Media Device (MTP)
Remap Wrist Flick Gesturer Screenshots
Enable Unknown Source Screenshots
Enable MTP Screenshots
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Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating GravityBox
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating GravityBox - Advanced Reboot Menu / App Settings / Hack Connectivity Service
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating Modules
How to:
Goto Settings>>Xposed>>Framework
Click on Install/Update
Grant SuperUser Permissions.
Goto Settings>>Xposed>>Modules
Click the checkbox next to App Settings
Click the checkbox next to GravityBox
Click the checkbox next to Hack Connection Service
Click the checkbox next to UDN (If installed)
Reboot (MUST REBOOT HERE)
GravityBox - Advanced Reboot Menu:
How to:
Goto Settings>>GravityBox>>Power Tweaks
Click the checkbox next to Advanced Reboot Menu
Click the checkbox next to Require Reboot Confirmation
Reboot
Hack Connectivity Service
How to:
Goto Settings>>Network Spoofer
Click Wifi and you should see Wifi Spoofed now.
Activating & Updating Xposed / Activating Modules Screenshots
GravityBox Screenshots
Network Spoofer
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Bluetooth Internet Access
Bluetooth Internet Access
Thanks fOmey & sting0387 for the info
Note: Phone Must Have BT Tethering Option. Most USA Users don't have this option.
Note 2: Playstore / Google Account Manager / Google Map s- These will only work if you have native BT tethering. (Third party apps do not offer the same protocols as native BT Tether and therefore don't work.) (Null_17 fixes this issue)
Bluetooth Internet Access:
Option 1) Phone must have BT Tethering Option.
Preparation:
Turn On BT Tethering on your Phone. (System Settings >> Tethering and Hotspots >> Enable Bluetooth Tethering)
Activation:
On the Gear go to Settings>>Bluetooth
Click on the settings for the profile for your phone.
Scroll down and if you have activated the option on your phone and it supports it, you will see an option to activate on the profile on your gear.
Check the box Internet Access
Option 2) Use 3rd party apps (Such as PdaNet+ / PdaNet Tablet) (Must use Network Spoofer)
Preparation:
On your Gear, Install PdaNet Tablet
On your Phone, Install PdaNet+
Activation:
On the Phone open PdaNet+
Check the box next to Activate Bluetooth Service
On the Gear open PdaNet Tablet
Click onConfigure
Click onAndroid (Bluetooth)
Click onTap here to start scanning...
Once you see your phone appear, Click on it
Go back to the first screen of PdaNet Tablet
Click on Connect (it might be hidden at the bottom of the screen, just a small part is showing, but you can still click on it)
On the Attention screen scroll down and click on I trust this application then click on OK
You should now be greeted with a PdaNet is connected! screen.
Open your Gear Browser and you should see it connect to Google home page.
Note: Should Google Play and such not work even though your browser works, DBL check that you have Network Spoofer enabled and using Spoof WIFI.
Option 1) Phone with native Bluetooth Internet Access Screenshots
Option 2) Using 3rd Part app such as PdaNet+
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Nova Settings (My Preferences)
Nova Settings
Thanks to almulder1092
Changing Nova Settings: (Preferred settings)
How to:
Open Nova Settings
Desktop
Desktop Grid >> Rows 4, Columns 5
Width Margin >> None
Height Margin >> None
Persistent Search Bar >> Never
Show Shadow (Your Choice, I prefer None)
Home Screens >> Add or remove as many as you like.
Scroll Effect(Your Choice, I prefer wipe (Only available in Prime Version)
Wallpaper Scrolling (Your Choice, I prefer Off)
infinite Scroll (Your Choice, I prefer Checked)
Label Icons (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Resize all widgets >> checked
Widget Overlap >> Checked
Overlap when placing >> Checked
Lock Desktop (Useful for when your done setting the desktop the way you like to prevent accidental changes)
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Drawer
Drawer App Grid >> Row 3, Columns 3
Scroll Effect (Your Choice, I prefer None)
Background Transparency >> Leave at default
Drawer Style (Your Choice, I prefer Vertical)
Infinity Scroll (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Folders First >> checked
All other options >> default
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Dock
Enable Dock >> (Your Choice, I prefer checked)
Dock Style >> OFF
Dock Pages (Your Choice, I prefer 1)
Dock Icons (Your Choice, I prefer 6)
Width Margin >> None
Dock Height >> Medium
Small Icons (Your Choice, I prefer checked)
Show Scroll Indicator (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Show Divider (Your Choice, I prefer unchecked)
Infinite Scroll (Your Choice)
Dock as Overlay >> Checked
Automatically Close >> unchecked
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Folders
Your Choice
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Look and Feel
Color Theme (Your Choice)
Icon Theme (Your Choice)
Screen Orientation >> Auto-Rotate (Applies only when charging)
All other options (Your Choice)
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Gestures and Buttons
Home Button (Your Choice, I prefer Default Page)
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All other settings > default
Note: Nova's reference to the Home Button is actually the function of the writs flick gesture activation.
Notifications Icon / Soft Buttons
Notifications Icon / Soft Buttons
Thanks to fOmey for the info / Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Creating a Notifications Icon:
How to:
On Nova desktop press and hold
Select Shortcuts >> Activities >> Notifications >> Notifications Activity
Move the icon to where ever you want on the home screens now.
Adding in soft buttons:
How to:
Download Ultimate Dynamic Navbar - thanks MrBIMC
Connect your Gear to Wondershare
Click on your Gear >> Apps (Should list installed apps)
Drag and drop the Ultimate Dynamic Navbar.apk into Wondershare. (This should install the app)
On your Gear goto settings >> Xposed >> Modules
Check Ultimate Dynamic Navbar
Restart the Gear
Once restarted, let the gear again sit for a few mins before you start doing anything again
Open up UDN, Grant it superuser permissions
Turn it on
General Settings
Start at boot - Checked
Type of Trigger (Your Choice, I prefer Whole bottom edge)
Method to activate (Your Choice, I prefer Swipe)
Alternatives to UDN: (Should you have one you prefer let me know and I will list it for others)
LMT Launcher
Pie Control
GMD Gesture Control
Creating a Notifications Icons Sreenshots
Adding in soft buttons Screenshots
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Watch Styler OR UCCW? / Watch Styler:
Watch Styler OR UCCW? / Watch Styler
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Watch Styler OR UCCW?
This is a matter of opinion I like to use UCCW as it is more customizable. However if all your looking for is a Watch Face only, then my all means get watch styler. Both would be widgets to add to Nova home screens.
Need so Ideas, check out this thread - Thanks to Kakann for starting the thread
Watch Styler:
How to:
On your Phone, Install Watch Styler through the Gear Manger >> Samsung Store. (You may need to hit accept on your Gear to install it)
On your Phone, Open Watch Styler, select or create a new face.
Apply the selected Watch face
In Gear Manager goto >> Clocks
Select WatchStyler
Then select the settings icon.
Select the Watch Face you want again
Apply the theme. (The Applied theme should reflect the new selection
On your Gear, On Nova desktop press and hold
Select Widgets >> WatchStyler
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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UCCW (Ultimate Custom Widget)
UCCW (Ultimate Custom Widget)
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
UCCW:
Preparation:
Disconnect your Gear from the PC (If it was connected)
Connect your Phone to PC,
Open Wondershare, Make sure it sees your phone, If not enable debug mode on it just like you did the gear.
Click on Google Play Apps
Search for UCCW, then install. (This should install it to your Phone)
Once installed unplug your phone and plug in your Gear
Click install again (This should install it to your gear)
Note: Now the best thing here to do is create the new widget on your phone first. (Much easier) then transfer it to your Gear. (But you can just make it on your gear if you want to, then there is no need to download it to your phone)
How to:
On your Phone open UCCW.
Select New
Home Screen Grid Size 4x4
Widget Size 4x4
Give it a name.
Select New Skin
Now before you do anything else select Edit objects >> Background >> Dimensions >> Width x Height
Change it to be 320 x 320 (That is the size of the Gear screen)
Now add and customize to what you like.
Once done press Save.
Select Make uzip (for sharing)
Name the Widget
Plug your Phone into the PC
In Wondershare click on your Phone then files
Click on your SDCard, and locate the uccwOutput folder. (you might have 2 SDcards, so check both)
Click on it, then select the Widget you created (.uzip)
Export the file to your computer
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Connect your Gear to the PC
In Wondershare Select your Gear
Click on your SDCard
Create a folder called uccwOutput
select the new folder
Drag and drop the widget (uzip) file from your PC to Wondershare.
On your Gear open UCCW
Activate the soft buttons
Press and hold the return button (Long press activates the menu button)
Select Open >> Open uzip
Locate the Widget (uzip) you just transferred
Select it and open it.
Press the soft menu button again and select Save >> Save Skin
Note: Not all items in UCCW are compatible with the gear. Things like Weather, Location, Temperature, Forecast, Gmail, Alerts, do not work.
Installation of Widget.
On your Gear, On Nova desktop press and hold
Select Widgets >> UCCW >> 4X4
Select the New widget you just saved.
Resize to fit desktop if needed.
Note: If you just get a black screen with the words Loading... Then you did not save the Widget correctly.
Reserved for screenshots (Coming Later)
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Custom Fonts / Sounds
Custom Fonts / Sounds
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
Custom Fonts for your Gear (by Me)
How to:
Connect your Gear to the PC
In Wondershare Select your Gear
Click on your SDCard
In the root of your SDCard create a new folder called Fonts
Open the new fonts folder.
Drag and drop .ttf fonts into this folder for use on your gear
Custom Sounds (Notifications / Ringtones) (by Me)
How to:
Connect your Gear to the PC
In Wondershare Select your Gear
Click on your SDCard
In the root of your SDCard Find the folder called Notifications or Ringtones (What ever type your looking to add)
Open the folder.
Drag and drop .ogg or .mp3's into this folder for use on your Gear.
Reboot Gear for them to show up under Settings >> Sound >> Notifications or Ringtones
Screenshots
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Bluetooth GPS
Bluetooth GPS (How to receive GPS from phone to gear.) -
(Option 1)
Bluetooth GPS Using ShareGPS: (Uses your Phones GPS, only activate when needed, Battery Drain)
Thanks to appelflap for the info
Installation:
Connect your Phone to Wondershare
Click on Google Play and Download/Install ShareGPS
Disconnect your Phone and connect your Gear to Wondershare
Click on Apps
Downlaod BlueGPS4Droid - Thanks broeuschmeul
Drag and drop the BlueGPS4Droid.apk to Wondershare
Setup:
On your Gear goto Settings >> Developers Options
Locate Allow Mock Locations"and check it
On your Phone launch Share GPS
On your Gear launch BlueGPS4Droid
Select Choose Bluetooth GPS
Select your Phone.
Check Start/Stop GPS
On your phone you can verify if it connected.
Open ShareGPS again
Look at Bluetooth Status it should be now connected to your Gear.
Note: ShareGPS will not connect to the gear if a Third party internet Tether is connected.(Native Tether is OK)
(Option 2) - Preferred!
Bluetooth GPS Using GearLocationBridge: (Options None, Wifi/Cell Location or GPS, better battery life using Wifi/Cell )
Thanks to mohlsson for the app OP
Preparation:
Download GearLocationBridge.apk (github Link)
Installation:
Connect your Phone to Wondershare
Click your Phone >> Apps
Drag and drop the GearLocationBridge.apk into Wondershare. (This should install the app)
Disconnect your Phone and connect your Gear to Wondershare
Click on your [BGear >> ]Apps[/B]
Drag and drop the GearLocationBridge.apk into Wondershare. (This should install the app)
Setup:
On your Phone open Gear Location Bridge
Select Network location bridged
On your Gear goto Settings >> Developers Options
Locate Allow Mock Locations"and check it
On your Gear open Gear Location Bridge
Select Network location bridged
Wait a Min and it should connect automatically.
Wifi/Cell updates every 5 minutes if your location has move 100+ meters.
Method can be changed on Phone or Gear (As it affects both)
GearLocationBridge Screenshots
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Dr Who Sound Theme
Dr Who Sound/Boot Theme
Thanks to almulder1092 for the theme
Dr Who Sound/Boot Theme
UI Sounds:
Charger Connection - Cyberman "Upgrade in progress"
Hourly Alert - K-9 "Affirmative"
LowBattery - K-9 "Danger Master, Danger)
Power On - Dr "This watch is me"
Power Off - K-9 "Goodby Master"
Alarm - "The Rings of Akhaten - "Wake Up" song (Selected 0:50 of the song)
Notifications: (Selectable)
Dr - "Hello, Im the Doctor"
Dr - "This is my Timey Wimey detector, it goes ding when there is stuff"
Dr - "Wibley Wobley Timey Wimey"
K-9 - "Incoming Message Master"
Ringtones: (Selectable)
Dr Who Theme (8th Doctor)
Ring Ring "Help Me Doctor! Help Me Doctor!" beep beep beep beep
Preparation:
Download the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip
Connect the Gear to the PC.
Open up Wondershare and select your Gear.
Click on files, Select the SDcard, then copy the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip to the root of the SDCARD.
Installation:
Put your Gear into Recovery Mode
You should now be in TWRP.
Click on Install
Locate the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip file. (Scroll down the list, it should default to the root of the SDCARD)
Select the Dr_Who_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip file
Swipe to Confirm Flash
Wait for the Gear to finish installation, then Reboot.
Be patient as it updates. Just put the gear down and let it do its thing. Even once it's booted, its best to give it time to settle things in. (Once booted let it sit about 5 mins)
Restore Original/Samsung Sound/Boot Theme:
Download the Original_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip
Follow the same steps as above but select and use the Original_Sound_Boot_Theme.zip instead.
Screenshots Doctor Who Boot / Samsung Boot
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How to install APK’s to your gear. Without Wondershare
How to install APK’s to your gear Without Wondershare
Thanks to almulder1092 for the info
This is for anyone looking for an alternative way of getting apps onto the gear.
These instructions work for people who have a Windows/Mac/Linux.
Download fastboot. - DropBox - Zippyshare
Unzip fastboot the root of your drive (You can delete it later when done, or advanced users can unzip it anywhere)
Make sure your Gear is in USB Debug mode
If you’re using Mac or Linux, You can skip this step. If your using windows, make sure you have installed the Samsung USB Drivers.
Plug your Gear into your PC
Now open up a Command Prompt (Terminal window for Mac/Linux) (Google it if you’re unsure how)
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Type in the following:
For Windows:
cd\
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cd fastboot
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adb devices
For Mac:
cd\
cd fastboot
chmod 755 *
./adb-mac devices
For Linux
cd\
cd fastboot
chmod 755 *
./adb-linux devices
Look at your gear, there should be a prompt. Press OK. (If you have connect before using USB this might not appear on the gear, just go to the next step))
If it does not come up, then we will need to kill the process adb.exe running and try launching it from the command prompt again.
Windows:
Open Task Manager, Locate adb.exe and end the task.
Mac/Linux:
Type in the command:
kill adb
Now type in the following:
Windows:
adb devices
Mac:
./adb-mac devices
Linux:
./adb-linux devices
Looking at the Command windows (Terminal window) You should see device. (If you do – GREAT, else go back and try again)
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Move you apk file you want to install to the fastboot directory
Use the following command to install your apk file:
Windows:
adb install nameoffile.apk
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Mac:
./adb-mac install nameoffile.apk
Linux:
./adb-linux install nameoffile.apk
Once installed the app should appear on your gear under the apps section.
Noticed AshtonTS had also posted Mac guide so I am linking to it here incase others need it.
Full System UI? Get back DBL tap settings for quick Volume and Brightness
Full System UI? Get back DBL tap settings for quick Volume and Brightness
thanks to fOmey for the info.
If you have installed full system ui, then you might have noticed that a dbl finger dbl tap does not bring up you quick settings anymore. Not current;y there is no way to get that exact view back, as it has been replaced. fOmey has looked into extracting it out, but does not look like i can be done.
But never fear a solution is here.
Option 1)
Put Nova Launcher Prime on your gear so you have access to the Gestures and edit the dbl tap option
Option 2)
Create a shortcut.
What ever option you chose the result will be that same in the end.
How to:
Be sure you have Xposed & GravityBox installed and Activated. (See post #8)
Open up GravityBox
Goto >> Statusbar Tweaks >> QuickSettings Managment >> Statusbar QuickSettings Tiles
Then Select the following
Volume
Ringer Mode
Bluetooth
Brightness
Battery Status
And any other quick options you want.
Now go back to your desktop
press and hold to bring up options
Select Nova Actions >> Expand Quick Settings
You should now have an Icon on your desktop that when pressed will open up Quick Settings for you.
Note: If you have Nova Prime, and want to use a gesture, just select the gesture and then Select Nova Actions >> Expand Quick Settings
Note: You can go back into GraveBox and resort the tiles to your liking. (Along with many other options.
GraveBox Settings Screenshots
Nova Shortcut Screenshots
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]NotiCounter Widget
NotiCounter Widget (Version as of this tutorial is v1.0)
Thanks to st-tps for creating it.
If your using Null_ and tired of not having a notification badge on your screen, this is the answer.
NotiCounter is just as the title suggests. Its a Widget that you can customize and have notification counts show on your gear screen. And it includes custom sounds.
Preparation.
If you have a previous version be sure to uninstall it before installing the new version.
Download NotiCounter Widget from here
Installation
Install NotiCounterWidget
Reboot Your Gear (Must Reboot after install)
Once rebooted go into Gear Settings >> Sound >> Notifications
Select NotiSilent (If it is not in your list, Did you reboot?) This is simply a blank sound file. this needs to be selected to avoid multiple notifications sounds (Note: Skip this step if you Don't plan to use the sound features in Noti.)
Now to avoid the repeated notification that Noti has been granted SU permissions, lets disable that message.
Open Super SU
Press the # next to NotiCouonter Widget
On the Notifications "Global Default" change that to read Disabled. This will stop the notifications from comming on everytime your screen turns on.
Open NotiCounter Widget app
Read the Pop up box.
Wait for SU permissions to kick in and the give the app SU permissions.
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Play Sound? Check this box if you want to have a sound play when a notification comes in. (Be sure you did step 4 if you select this)
You can leave the sound file at default or Select a different one. (Click on Choose File)
Once you Select Choose File you will be give a list of sounds that have been included with Noti app.
Select any file and you will hear a preview of the sound file.
If you want to use your own personal sound files, go up one directory and the select Notifications folder. (See previous tutorials for adding custom sound files)
Once you have selected your sound file you want, then click Set
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Custom Sounds? Check this box if you want to have custom sounds play according to the app .
Select Add Apps
You will be presented with a list of all apps that are set to send notifications to your gear.
Select any app you want a custom sound for
Select the sound file just as you could have above.
Once Selected you will see a Toast message box appear at the bottom letting you know it has been set.
Continue to add any other Custom Apps sounds you want to use.
Once your done got back to main Noti Screen.
If you made a mistake on one of the apps, select Edit List
You will be presented with a list of all the apps selected. Press and hold to edit anyone of them
You will have the option to Change, Abort, Delete.
Once done go back to main Noti Screen
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Launch Notifications app on tap? Just as it says, Do you want to open the notifications screen when taping on the widget?
Text Size - you can change the text size to larger or small according to your needs
Color - This will alow you to change the color of the text using the sliders as needed.
Widget Background (Ellipse, Round, Transparent, Custom)
Custom Background - Selecting this will allow you to have a custom background
Select your background similar to how you selected a sound. when selecting a pic you will see a preview of it for a few seconds.
Blank spot at 0 unread Notifications? Basically do you want to see a number 0 or nothing at all when there are no notifications?
Power-saving Mode? Normal, Medium Saver, Power Saver. - Normal will give your a more stock feel for the Gear (I prefer Normal)
Normal - Checks for activity in the notifications app, if it´s running it does badge checks with a certain intervall.
Medium Saver - Checks for activity in the notifications app, if it´s running it does badge checks with a certain intervall. When Notifications hit 0 it stops the checks
Power Saver - Only checks Once upon screen On, then nothing.
Restore all Data - This will remove the sound files that Nofi install. If you want to remove Noti you might want to press this button first.
Now that you have your settings Press Save
Now place the widget like you would any other widget.
you will see two options for your widget. Normal and Bold. that is in reference to the Text number. (I prefer Bold)
Check out your new Noti widget.
(Reserved 19) Future Tutorial
I am using MIUI Global 7.5| Stable (7.5.1.0 MXDMIDE) ROM & suddenly the notification area and lock screen is not working. The recent button and home button on the device is also not working. I was researching the web regarding the bug is android which might be causing this issue?
See this link here >> Android Police link >>
How To Fix Missing Home And Recents Buttons, And Notification Shade That Refuses To Pull Down After Android Update
Second Link >> Google Plus Link of PaulOBrien >>See this also
Now both the above try to resolve by connecting the mobile to you desktop/lappy in order to execute the command. There is an alternate option available here which might also work >> S7 Edge not showing notifications in tray and "recent apps" button and settings button dnt work
It talk about doing it by following this steps
"And I followed what the user Mike Tompkins said: "Did this using nova launcher. Long press home screen choose shortcut, activities, setup wizard, setup wizard test activity. Creates shortcut, open follow directions. Not sure if it really helps. Didn't have issue."
Here's the fix, being broken down dummy style:
1) Download Nova Launcher & set it as default to replace TouchWiz.
2) Long press on the home screen.
3) Choose Widgets.
4) At the top, under Nova Launcher, scroll to the right & press & hold on Activities and place it somewhere empty on the home screen.
5) Scroll down to Setup Wizard. I saw 2 Setup Wizard options.
6) Under the first Setup Wizard option, I opened it & scrolled down to the 3rd choice which said ".SetupWizardTestActivity". It might be in a different spot for you, but look at the small writing, that's how I saw this one.
7) Select that to create the widget shortcut.
8) Open it. Apparently you're supposed to have a menu to go through and just click through "Next", but there wasn't one for me.
The screen just flashed and then next thing you know, everything works!
But I am unable to find the .".SetupWizardTestActivity"
Any suggestion?
Moreover whenever I am going to developer option I see this message "Developer option is not available for this user"
I am sure I don't have any other user added to this handset.
Help & suggestions?
I have been able to access the device using abd, after adding permission, and have downloaded the logcat files of the device which is attached herewith >> Unable to attach logcat as am a new user, let me know how I can add them.
Now when I am connecting the devices via adb, the devices are showing in adb devices.
When i am executing this command >> adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardTestActivity
I am getting this following message:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardTestActivity }
Error type 3
Error: Activity class {com.google.android.setupwizard/com.google.android.setupwizard.SetupWizardTestActivity} does not exist.
I am not sure why this problem is appearing? any help to fix this issue of home button, recent button, notification issues fixed?
thing happened to you,seems like a system ui absence .. just reflash the rom ot try any other custom roms available.. or just a factory reset might help,,if not hepfull, i would insist you to try a custom rom..
btw are you rooted??
thilak devraj said:
thing happened to you,seems like a system ui absence .. just reflash the rom ot try any other custom roms available.. or just a factory reset might help,,if not hepfull, i would insist you to try a custom rom..
btw are you rooted??
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Yes the problem seems to be System UI or something, I am not sure. I had rooted the device after the problem appeared, but it didn't able to resolve the issue. Today I had installed MIUI 8.0 on the device and all the problem disappeared, so it seemed like the problem, was with the bug in MIUI 7, or inherent bug when upgrading from KitKat to MM.
You can find the video instructions in the following:
Video of successfully installed Google apps:
*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
Do NOT give up if your first attempt fails. Factory reset is recommended if failure happens, try again and I am sure you can get it done by following this guide, however you will need to make sure you follow all the steps one by one, and do NOT try jumping. Even the button of "OK" , "Open", "Done" or selecting app from Muti Task Manager instead of re-enter apps from the Home screen at different timing or sequence may impact the result.
This method has been tested on the following devices （model# ending with ANxxx or ALxxx after "-"） running on Harmony OS 2.0:
Mate X Series: X2
Mate 40 Series: 40 / 40 Pro / 40 Pro+
Mate 30 Series: 30 4G / 30 5G / 30 Pro 4G / 30 Pro 5G,
P40 Series: P40 / 4G / Pro / Pro+
Mate Pad Series：Pro WIFI / Pro 5G
Note: international versions may not compatible
In this video, I am showing you how to Install Google Mobile Services (GMS) directly on Huawei Harmony OS 2.0 without rolling back your devices to EMUI 11 / 10 or even earlier. (this video is using Mate X2 as an example).
Preparation:
1. Download the ZIP file (if the links are no longer working, please kindly leave comments and let me know)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WBtObY6cxDxnXuAUKihrPDtN1ah_ckR/view?usp=sharing
or
GMS_2023-02.zip
Compressed (zipped) Folder
1drv.ms
Or
410.14 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz
2. Extract “GMS_2023-02.zip”
3. Copy foler "111" onto your computer C drive root directory
4. Copy "huawei" folder onto your mobile/tablet device root directory
5. Copy the balance files to somewhere in your mobile/tablet device (wherever you like）
Step by Step instructions:
1. Backup your data then Factory Reset your device (phone/tablet), ensuring it is in a clean condition
2. Go to Settings---About Phone----“Quickly click the Build number at least 7 times (this guide here is using 2.0.0.231 (C00E230R9P3patch03) to activate the “Developer options”
3. Go to “System & updates”, and turn off the ”App Guard” (skip this if using EMUI 11)
4. Return to Settings, at the top search section, enter keyword “HDB”, select and turn on “Allow connection via HDB”
5. Go to “Settings & updates” --- “Developer options”, turn on “USB debugging”
6. Use your cable to connect your device with computer
7. Swipe down from the top of your screen and change the connection from “Charing via USB” to “Transfer files” mode. Enter the “Connection verification code” that is showing up on Hisuite screen from your phone onto the Hisuite on your computer
8. Copy the GMS files onto your device
9. In your computer, click ”WIN” key，then enter “cmd” to enter “Command Prompt” (skip this if using EMUI 11)
10. Enter below commands one by one (make sure you see the message “success” before entering the next command. (skip this if using EMUI 11)
1) Cd\111
2) adb devices
3) adb uninstall com.huawei.localBackup
4) adb install Legacy.apk
11. after finish entering the commands from your computer end, return to your device. Install “Backup & restore” following the instruction from the phone. (skip this if using EMUI 11)
12. Disconnect your cable
13. Go to “Settings & updates” --- “Date & time”. Turn off “Set automatically” and change the date to July 10, 2020
14. Connect your USB-C storage device, wait for 30 seconds then go to “System & updates” ---“Backup & restore”, continue selecting “ALLOW”，then select “External storage”--- “USB storage”，select and restore “the 5:21am, Nov 11, 2019” backup; enter password: “a12345678”
16. Go to HOME screen, you will see and new app called “谷歌服务助手”, open it. Select “ALLOW” (you will delete this app after you have no issues running Google Suites), then “ACTIVATE”; You will see lots “!”, ignore that and click “开始下载”(start download)，it will fail to download anything, ignore it as well. As soon as you see the loading spin, go back to HOME screen (do NOT close the app, just return to main screen)
17. Goto “Files”，Install “01_MicroG.apk”
18. Go to “Settings & updates” --- “Date & time”. Turn on “Set automatically”
19. The first time you click “SIGN IN“” will fail to open and flash exit, it is normal, click “SIGN IN” once again to login to your Google account. Once success, click “ I agree” and “CANCEL” (if you received error message “Sorry… You don’t have a network connection…” then restart your device and try again starting from “谷歌服务助手”,)
20. If you have multiple google account, repeat previous step
21. Go back to “Files”，Install “02_Google Account Manager” until “07_Google Services Framework.apk”
22. Go to “Settings”---“ Users & accounts”, click “Google”, and then click “your account”, then click “Sync contacts”, then “sync now”
23. Return to home screen, click “Play Store” (WARNING: DON’T get too exciting and do NOT stop here. This is NOT done yet, otherwise I am sure you will see lots of errors while using the device. Do NOT even try to do anything until you finish this guide). You will find an error message “Authentication is required…”, this is normal. Ignore it.
24. return to home screen and uninstall MicroG
25. Go back to “Files”，Install “08_Google Play Services v19.2.75”
26. return to home screen and click “Pla yStore” (you may receive DF-DFERH-01 error, just click retry). You will hear lots of error notifications, ignore it.
Search and install “device id” which is the one from VtechSevi but not other developers，open “device id” once done，check if you can obtain the Google Service Framework (GSF) number
27. Go to “Settings”---“Apps and services”---“Apps”---search “Google Play services” ，click “FORCE STOP” until it is grey out, then “UNINSTALL”
28. Go to “files” and install“09_Google Play Services v19.4.20.apk”
29. Go to “Settings”---“Apps & services”---“Apps”---search keyword “Goo”， click the “4 docks” located at the right top corner”, select “Show system processes”, select “Google Service Framework”
(time sensitive here!!! needs to be quick and do not operate your device rather than following all the steps) click “FORCE STOP” (if it goes blue again, keep forcing it stop until it is grey), then click “Storage”---" CLEAR CACHE” and then “CLEAR DATA”, and then Press the power button---Restart your device right away
30. goto “Play Store”, you may receive DF-DFERH-01 error, this is normal and this is only time message, would not impact future operates
31. goto “DeviceID” check if the GSF number has become Unknown, if so, return to “Playstore” try click retry. If this error repeats, restart your device and wait for at least 2 mins before opening PlayStore again. If the error still shows up, unfortunately you will need to restart this guide again)
32. return to home screen, clear all the running tasks, then goto “DeviceID” and check if you can still have the GSF#
33. Go to“Settings”---“Apps & services”---“Apps”---search “Google Play services”， click “UNINSTALL”, you will be in “device administrator, then click “DEACTIVIATE AND UNINSTALL”
34. Go to “Files” and install “10_Google Play Services v20.12.14”
35. Return to main screen, restart your device and wait for at least 2 mins until the startup is done. If you hear tons of error notifications, then unfortunately you will need to restart this guide again
36. Open “Play Store”, check if it is working fine. If so, congrats but not done yet we need to move onto the final steps to ensure your device can pass the Google certify checks in the near future, so then you can feel free to update Google Play or other google related apps
37. install Chrome
38. goto “DeviceID”, click on the “Copy“ icon and copy your GSF#
38. goto “Files” and open the link in chrome, scroll to the bottom, paste the GSF# in the text box and check mark the robot test, then click “register”, then you will see a bunch of number at the bottom, which it means your device has been registered successfully.
37. goto “Play store”, search “Google Play service” and install “Play Services Info“, then open it and click “PlayStore” and open by “Google Playstore”, update the Google Play Service
38. return to home screen and restart your device
39. open “Playstore” and check if everything works fine
40. GMS installation is done : )
Thank you ThatsYisy!!
I'm guessing if I need to add more google accounts I just need to: “Googlefier”, select “05 then start from step 17 again.
Have you tested this with a gsuite account that requires more security than normal gmail accounts?
Thanks
If I already installed gms, but missing push notifications, do I need to start from the beginning or can switch files... to yours (google play services, framework)...
Thanks
simmoyo said:
Thank you ThatsYisy!!
I'm guessing if I need to add more google accounts I just need to: “Googlefier”, select “05 then start from step 17 again.
Have you tested this with a gsuite account that requires more security than normal gmail accounts?
Thanks
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Hi Simon, you are correct. Gsuite account is tested in G Classroom with no issues. However, i found that if you have downloaded and upgraded variety of system apps, directly running 05 and restart from step 17 may still result in glitches of running Gmaps. Factory reset is recommended.
Dear ThatsYisy,
please let me know... your thoughts.. I already installed google with googlefier, but some applications are not working and missing push notifications... if I uninstall google play store and follow your steps from the point 21...
I fully understand this is my responsibility, only main.... I have mate x2 harmony 2.0.0.168
Is this method work on Mate 40 pro international (NOH-NX9)version?
J.Faust said:
Is this method work on Mate 40 pro international (NOH-NX9)version?
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if you have already received push notification and upgraded to Harmony OS, yes, it is working.
Archibald1963 said:
Dear ThatsYisy,
please let me know... your thoughts.. I already installed google with googlefier, but some applications are not working and missing push notifications... if I uninstall google play store and follow your steps from the point 21...
I fully understand this is my responsibility, only main.... I have mate x2 harmony 2.0.0.168
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push is still a known issue for some apps that are fully relying on Firebase. For a temp. fix, you can either download the app from Huawei App Gallery if it is available, then the push notification should work fine; or you may need to keep the app running at the background. I know neither is the good solution, but unfortunately I do not have better suggestions right now and still working on it.
How about the matepad 11, I tried that way but "谷歌服务助手" says that my device is unsupported
I keep getting my device isn't certified messages. What am I doing wrong?
Device is not play protect certified after completing all steps. I'll reset several times not sure if I'm missing a step. I have a Mate x2
lourock21 said:
Device is not play protect certified after completing all steps. I'll reset several times not sure if I'm missing a step. I have a Mate x2
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if you are sure that you have followed all the steps in the video, then it is due to the random GSF# you received in your device. Unfortunately, i would recommend you factory reset the device and continue to work on it once again.
A894356 said:
How about the matepad 11, I tried that way but "谷歌服务助手" says that my device is unsupported
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should be working, go ahead skipping the "谷歌服务助手" and continue working on the rest
ThatsYisy said:
should be working, go ahead skipping the "谷歌服务助手" and continue working on the rest
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i skipped it but sadly google play does not work at all
After do all steps: ...
"Device is not Play Protect certified"
? How to solve it ?
androaa said:
After do all steps: ...
"Device is not Play Protect certified"
? How to solve it ?
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recommend factory reset then re-try again.
if you want to try shortcut, you can go back to Googlefier, select the last option (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16. If it the problem remains, then factory reset and restart from the begining.
ThatsYisy said:
recommend factory reset then re-try again.
if you want to try shortcut, you can go back to Googlefier, select the last option (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16. If it the problem remains, then factory reset and restart from the begining.
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I was try this before.
Also with (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16....
Also factory reset and restart from the begining.
But the problem still remains...
it is a huawei Mate 30 pro 5G
System is HarmonyOS 2.0.0.168
androaa said:
After do all steps: ...
"Device is not Play Protect certified"
? How to solve it ?
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use pull down notifications, swipe left, settings, and disable notifications for the play protect notifications. just a way to get rid of the notificatins
A894356 said:
i skipped it but sadly google play does not work at all
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same problem with matepad 11
androaa said:
I was try this before.
Also with (broom icon) to uninstall all the installation files, then start again from step 16....
Also factory reset and restart from the begining.
But the problem still remains...
it is a huawei Mate 30 pro 5G
System is HarmonyOS 2.0.0.168
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Mate 30 series should work, you can try again
See post #3 for in depth guide !
->insert usual general disclaimer of liability
Required:
Odin3_v3.14.1 flash tool
Samsung USB Driver installed
Frija or something else, to download stock files
7zip or similar
1: Unlock bootloader (will wipe your precious data, void warranty, break Knox e-fuse and who knows what else !)
-unlock dev option (just harass your Build number in settings)
-be connected to the internet (WiFi or 5g)
-allow USB debugging
-OEM unlock
-be warned that this might cause WWIII
-Power off your device. Press Volume Up + Volume Down THEN plug your Tablet lnto a PC to boot into download mode.
-Release buttons immediately when the blue screen shows itself.
-Long press volume up to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot
-Go through the initial setup.
-Skip through all the steps except wifi or 5g
-sign into your Google or Samsung account
-Enable Developer options & USB debugging
-reboot
-You have an unlock bootloader and have control over your device, (it is unfair that this voids your warranty as you should be able to use your hardware as you please).
2: Root install:
-Install Magisk
-use frija or something else to get the latest file according to your device and your CSC :
-patch the whole AP file with magisk (transfer of big files can be tricky, using SD card to transfer file from computer to tablet and vice versa seems like one if the easiest way)
-use odin to flash AP (the patched one), CP, BL and CSC (will wipe once again and reboot)
-Open magisk to finish install (reboot)
-You have root
3: Root update:
-use Frija or something else to get the latest file according to your device and your CSC :
-patch the whole AP file with magisk
-use Odin to flash AP (the patched one), CP, BL and Home_CSC (using CSC will wipe)
-Press and hold Vol-down and Power let go of all buttons once the screen turn on.
-You have root, data kept and update
Please let me know if something should be added or edited.
Hi @Vinsang! Thanks for the nice post. I'd like to suggest you edit the type of thread this is and make it a "How To Guide" instead of "Question" thread. That will help it stand out, especially if anyone uses the Quick Filters at the top of the list of threads in this section.
Edit: Thanks for changing it. Cheers!
How to Root (or update an already-rooted device)Prereqs
Install the USB driver from https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
Get the latest Odin from https://odindownloader.com/category/download and unzip it
Get the latest Frija from https://github.com/SlackingVeteran/frija/releases and unzip it
Start Frija and begin downloading the latest firmware for your Model and CSC:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Model Numbers
S8 Ultra 5G: SM-X906
S8 Ultra Wifi: SM-X900
S8+ 5G: SM-X806
S8+ Wifi: SM-X800
S8 5G: SM-X706
S8 Wifi: SM-X700
CSC: Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Service provider software version
Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet (only necessary for first install on unrooted device)
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Turn on OEM unlocking
NOTE: If the OEM Unlocking option doesn't appear, connect the device to the internet, wait a few minutes, then try again
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Reboot the tablet
Step 2 - Patch the stock firmware to make it rooted
Frija should have finished downloading by now, unzip the file (remember where you unzipped it to)
Plug your tablet in to your computer via USB and click Allow if it prompts to allow data access
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Download Magisk-vXX.XX.apk from the topmost release at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Copy the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open the My Files app on the tablet and browse to Downloads
Click the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and it will prompt you to click Settings
In Settings, turn on My Files, then it will give you a prompt to Install
When Magisk is done installing, click Open
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Copy the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
After the file is done copying, unplug your tablet from USB
In Magisk, click Install in the top Magisk area, then the option for Select and Patch a file
Click My Files > Downloads, select the AP_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file and click Done at the bottom
Click Lets Go -> After a few moments, it should display this (ignore 'Installation failed' at the top, it always does that):
Step 3 - Apply the rooted firmware
Plug your tablet back in to USB, then on your PC, go back to This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download and copy the magisk_patched-xxx.tar file back to the folder where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
After the copy is finished, unplug your tablet from your PC and completely power off your tablet
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Click volume up (the side of volume nearest the power) briefly (don't hold it) to go into download mode
Start Odin and accept the disclaimer prompt
Click BL and select the BL_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
Click AP and select the magisk_patched-XXX.tar file
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time (this WILL wipe your data):
Click CSC and select the CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating (this WILL NOT wipe your data):
Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
Odin should now look like this:
Click Start. When it's finished, Odin will display "PASS!" and the tablet will automatically reboot.
Step 4 - Verify and finalize
Go through the normal setup, signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts this time
Click on Magisk that is now pre-installed, and go through the Settings step to allow it to install again
It should prompt you that your device needs additional setup and one more reboot, click OK
After rebooting, your device should be fully rooted. Use a root checker app if you want to verify.
Step 5 (optional) - Get Netflix (and banking apps etc) working with root
Install https://github.com/Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager/releases and run it
Search for Universal Safetynet Fix by kdrag0n and install it
In Magisk settings click Systemless hosts, turn on Zygisk, turn on Enforce Denylist
Click Configure Denylist, then the 3 dot menu and Show System Apps
Search for Google Play Store, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
Search for Google Play Services, click it, turn on .gms and .gms.unstable ONLY
Search for Netflix, click it, check the check and turn on all options underneath
(optional) Add your bank / pay app, etc here if you'd like
In Settings > Apps, search for Google Play Services and Google Play Store and clear all data (not just cache) for each
Reboot
NOTE - This is currently only passing Widevine level 3, so Netflix is limited to SD. I'm still trying to figure out how to get L1 / full HD.
Is there currently any way to make nandroid backups without TWRP since there isn't a build of it for the Tab S8 line yet?
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Is there currently any way to make nandroid backups without TWRP since there isn't a build of it for the Tab S8 line yet?
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Not you can't make a full nandroid back up without TWRP for the moment. You can use Swift backup or something similar to backup some things in particular, Google backup is also pretty convenient.
Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
Dunno about Netflix, but this worked for banking apps:
Add this module : https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix
Zigisk and enforced denylist on and add Netflix (or other) in the deny list. Reboot and tryout.
It seemed that the download section isn't there anymore on the latest magisk, same on other devices. You gotta download them separately.
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Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
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Not sure when, but somewhere in an update, the ability to download modules from magisk directly was removed. You can download them using an app called Fox's Magisk Module Manager. You can search for modules just like you could on Magisk, and they'll be added once you install them and reboot. Also, for the netflix thing, your device may not be passing safetynet. Checking this was also remove in an update, but you can check it with YASNAC.
Edit: I just did this with my rooted Tab S7+, but it should work with the S8+ and S8U as well. Doing this should let you pass safetynet and be able to use Netflix.
1. Enable Zygisk in Magisk settings, then reboot.
2. Enable Enforce DenyList in Magisk settings, then go to Configure DenyList.
3. Enable show system apps with the menu on the top-right, then search "google play services".
4. Enable DenyList for com.google.android.gms & com.google.android.gms.unstable, then reboot.
5. Open YASNAC to run safetynet attestation, you should be passing basic integrity but failing cts profile match.
6. Download and install the latest version of the safetynet fix for zygisk module, then reboot.
7. Check YASNAC again, you should now be passing basic integrity and cts profile match.
8. Go to settings > apps, find google play service & google play store, clear data for both of them, reboot.
9. Go to the play store > settings, play protect certification should now say "device is certified".
10. Open Magisk > Configure DenyList, search for Netflix (enable show system apps if you need to), enable DenyList for everything, reboot.
11. Update Netflix if it's not up to date. If the play store is allowing you to update Netflix at all, then you're good to go.
Now you have Netflix running on your rooted tab!
Edit 2: Accidentally saved my first edit before I finished the instructions, my bad.
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Prereqs
Install the USB driver from https://developer.samsung.com/android-usb-driver
Get the latest Odin from https://odindownloader.com/category/download and unzip it
Get the latest Frija from https://github.com/SlackingVeteran/frija/releases and unzip it
Start Frija and begin downloading the latest firmware for your Model and CSC:View attachment 5574197
Model Numbers
S8 Ultra 5G: SM-X906
S8 Ultra Wifi: SM-X900
S8+ 5G: SM-X806
S8+ Wifi: SM-X800
S8 5G: SM-X706
S8 Wifi: SM-X700
CSC: Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Service provider software version
Step 1 - Prepare your Tablet
While Frija is downloading the firmware, prepare your device by doing the following:
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on OEM unlocking
Turn on USB Debugging
Power tablet completely off (Hold volume down + power button if you haven't changed the Bixby settings)
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Press and hold volume up for 5 seconds, the screen will change to a confirmation prompt
Press volume up again to confirm, the tablet will reboot
Unplug your tablet from USB
Go through initial setup. Don't bother copying files or installing anything.
Skip signing in to your Google account and Samsung account. You won't be using them for this step.
Settings > About Tablet > Software Information > Click Build Number 7 times quickly
Developer Options (just below About Tablet on the left column)
Turn on USB Debugging
Reboot the tablet
Step 2 - Patch the stock firmware to make it rooted
Frija should have finished downloading by now, unzip the file (remember where you unzipped it to)
Plug your tablet in to your computer via USB and click Allow if it prompts to allow data access
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Download Magisk-vXX.XX.apk from the topmost release at https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Copy the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open the My Files app on the tablet and browse to Downloads
Click the Magisk-vXX.XX.apk and it will prompt you to click Settings
In Settings, turn on My Files, then it will give you a prompt to Install
When Magisk is done installing, click Open
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Copy the AP_xxx_xxx_tar.md5 from the zip file Frija downloaded to:
This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download
Open Magisk
In Magisk, click Install in the top Magisk area, then the option for Select and Patch a file
Click My Files > Downloads, select the AP_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file and click Done at the bottom
Click Lets Go ->. After a few moments and it should give you a screen like this:View attachment 5574199
Step 3 - Apply the rooted firmware
On your PC, go back to This PC > Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra > Internal Storage > Download and copy the magisk_patched-xxx.tar file back to the folder where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
After the copy is finished, unplug your tablet from your PC and turn the tablet off
While holding volume up and volume down, plug the tablet into your PC via USB
Let go of volume keys as soon as the blue-green screen shows up
Click volume up briefly (don't hold it) to go into download mode
Start Odin and accept the disclaimer prompt.
Click BL and select the BL_XXX_XXX.tar.md5 file where you unzipped the zip file from Frija
Click AP and select the magisk_patched-XXX.tar file
If this is your first install / you're rooting the tablet for the first time:
Click CSC and select the CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
If your tablet was already rooted, and you're just updating:
Click CSC and select the HOME_CSC_XXX_XXX.tar.md5
Odin should now look like this:View attachment 5574201
Click Start. When it's finished, Odin will display "PASS!" and the tablet will automatically reboot.
Step 4 - Verify and finalize
Go through the normal setup, signing in to your Google and Samsung accounts this time
Click on Magisk that is now pre-installed, and go through the Settings step to allow it to install again
It should prompt you that your device needs additional setup and one more reboot, click OK
After rebooting, your device should be fully rooted. Use a root checker app if you want to verify.
Edit - Thanks OP, but I don't think of this as a better guide. I just took really careful notes of what I was doing, so that I'd be able to reproduce it in 6 months when my brain had completely forgotten all the buttons!
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Excellent guide. I just had my OOBI this morning & I forgot about having to change the date to an earlier one, check for a software update, etc before being able to see OEM unlock in developer settings. But that's a one & done.
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Anyone work out how to get Netflix working with root yet? Also, is Magisk manager showing any modules to download in the Magisk app for you guys? I can install from file, but the downloading functionality doesn't seem to be working.
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To download magisk modules use this app; https://github.com/Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager
To hide root you can try this:
1. Magisk -> Settings -> Hide the Magisk app (It will get a new random package name so other apps won't see that it's actually Magisk and additionally you can choose a new name for the app as well.)
2. Open the newly created magisk app, install extra files when prompted and tab will reboot automatically.
3. Flash MagiskHide Props Config https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/MagiskHidePropsConf/releases
4. Reboot
5. Flash Universal Safetynet Fix https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix/releases
6. Reboot
7. Add any app you want to hide root from to DenyList: Google Play Store, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, Netflix, banking apps etc.
8. Enforce DenyList MUST stay turned off!
9. Flash Shamiko module to hide root properly.
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10. Reboot
After checking Frija, found that an update was available fro my SM-X906B EUX, Just updated to X906BXXU1AVCD/X906BOXM1AVCD/X906BXXU1AVCD using step 3 of the guide without issue (root and data kept).
Is there a way to be notify when an update is out ? Or do i have to manually check every month?
Do we have changelog or something similar?
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After checking Frija, found that an update was available fro my SM-X906B EUX, Just updated to X906BXXU1AVCD/X906BOXM1AVCD/X906BXXU1AVCD using step 3 of the guide without issue (root and data kept).
Is there a way to be notify when an update is out ? Or do i have to manually check every month?
Do we have changelog or something similar?
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Someone else had given the link to this site (for your model) https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X906B.
No automatic notifications, but I use a Windows program that checks sites for updates (https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-X900 for my model, which won't arrive for another 12 days).
Might also be able to use https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Somewhere on this site might occasionally be generic changelogs https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-february-2022-security-update-released/#
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
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Introduction Prior to the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the
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Quick question. If another software update were to come out, could I update it and still have magisk and root access afterwards? My Tab S8+ says its device status is official, and it doesn't tell me that my device is rooted when I connect to the server to check for updates. So, if I updated this way, would that remove the whole patching the AP file with magisk and flashing it with Odin thing? It'd be awesome to have the latest updates and such while maintaining root access.
To keep root and your data while updating, follow the step 3 of the guide in post #1( it requires that you look manually for updates).
I wouldn't advise to update via OTA while rooted. I don't even think you'll get the prompts.
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To keep root and your data while updating, follow the step 3 of the guide in post #1( it requires that you look manually for updates).
I wouldn't advise to update via OTA while rooted. I don't even think you'll get the prompts.
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That's odd because I got the prompt to update on my rooted Tab S7+ (it also says the device status is official) when the OneUI 4.1 update came out for it. I haven't tested to see if that would change anything, but since the S7+ has TWRP, I can just restore a backup Incase something doesn't turn out well.
Hi all. I purchased a SM-X900 from the Samsung website(UK). I am having a serious problem with getting the OEM unlocking option to display in the developer options menu. I have tried the known workarounds (change date/disable automatic updates, etc) but had no success. Does anyone have any other methods/ideas? I previously had the tab s7+ and had no problems with this.
Any tips would be much appreciated!
brunosilvauk said:
Hi all. I purchased a SM-X900 from the Samsung website(UK). I am having a serious problem with getting the OEM unlocking option to display in the developer options menu. I have tried the known workarounds (change date/disable automatic updates, etc) but had no success. Does anyone have any other methods/ideas? I previously had the tab s7+ and had no problems with this.
Any tips would be much appreciated!
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I've had some issues where after enabling OEM Unlocking and going through the process, after Unlocking and resetting, the option disappears, but OEM is still unlocked. Not sure what causes this, but after rebooting for some root-required things and checking again, the option was there and changeable. I actually went throught the normal initialization process on my Tab S7+ and Tab S8+ (wifi, clock, samsung account, etc) and never had any issues. Maybe try either factory resetting again or flashing latest stock firmware (you can flash official firmware even if oem is locked). YMMV though. This specific issue of the option not showing up at all never happened for me, so I'm not sure how much help my suggestions will be.
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I've had some issues where after enabling OEM Unlocking and going through the process, after Unlocking and resetting, the option disappears, but OEM is still unlocked. Not sure what causes this, but after rebooting for some root-required things and checking again, the option was there and changeable. I actually went throught the normal initialization process on my Tab S7+ and Tab S8+ (wifi, clock, samsung account, etc) and never had any issues. Maybe try either factory resetting again or flashing latest stock firmware (you can flash official firmware even if oem is locked). YMMV though. This specific issue of the option not showing up at all never happened for me, so I'm not sure how much help my suggestions will be.
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Thanks, in my case, I have not seen this OEM option at all, since I received the device. I have not been able to root it.
brunosilvauk said:
Thanks, in my case, I have not seen this OEM option at all, since I received the device. I have not been able to root it.
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Well, something I can recommend is downloading the latest firmware update for your specific device (use either frija or samfw), going into download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while connecting the device to a PC, and flashing it with Odin, or you can update officially since your device hasn't been rooted yet. Maybe the current version you're on is affecting it somehow? No clue man. This issue is brand new to me.
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Well, something I can recommend is downloading the latest firmware update for your specific device (use either frija or samfw), going into download mode by holding vol+ and vol- while connecting the device to a PC, and flashing it with Odin, or you can update officially since your device hasn't been rooted yet. Maybe the current version you're on is affecting it somehow? No clue man. This issue is brand new to me.
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No joy, have no idea how to fix this. Thank you for your input anyway! Maybe someone else has any other ideas?
Hiya XDA People, Today I will be showing you how to install GMS with full downgrade, this tutorial works flawlessly and you can give it a shot!
Let's get started
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Step 1:
To downgrade from EMUI 12 to EMUI 10, we need to firstly downgrade to EMUI 11
To do that here's what to do:
1. Download HiSuite 11.0.0.610 (Downloads Provided)
2. Set it up, and plug your phone in and do the process
3.(WARNING WITHOUT HISUITE PROXY) Press check for updates and wait
4. After you waited for a while, there should be a button that says switch version to EMUI 11.0.0.260
5. Downgrade your phone into EMUI 11.0.0.260
Step 2:
Now we need to downgrade from EMUI 11.0.0.260 to EMUI 11.0.0.230 (The Dload file attached is for C432, the dload file has been tested to work with all CXXX codes, Has been tested on C185 P40 Pro)
1. Download the file provided
2. Get an OTG flash drive, NM card or any flash drive that can work on both a PC and the P40 Pro
3. Once downloaded open the file and go to Software, you should see a folder named dload copy the file and paste it on your flash drive
4. Plug the flash drive to your phone with the dload file in the flash drive
5. once plugged in, go to the dialer app and write "*#*#2846579*#*#*", Then go to software upgrade then Memory card upgrade then press yes and wait for the downgrade
Step 3:
Once downgraded, we need to downgrade from EMUI 11.0.0.230 to EMUI 10.1.0 Supported GMS version
1. Install HiSuite 11.0.0.530 (Uninstall the old HiSuite 11.0.0.610), Plug your phone and do the process, once HiSuite is installed on the phone, uninstall HiSuite 11.0.0.530 ONLY FROM THE PC, then download HiSuite 10.1.0.550 and HiSuite Proxy 2.4.0 (Downloads Provided), then go to https://professorjtj.github.io and then go on your phone, on your phone go to the dialer app and write "*#*#2846579*#*#", once written go to veneer information and Version Info, then scroll all the way to the end until you see Base, Cust And Preload Software Version, in the CUST section, Take the first 2 codes EX:/ELS-NXX and paste it in the website as phone model, then in the same CUST section, in the brackets (CXXX) copy it and paste it on the website Region (CXXX), keep in mind all the website data should be entered on the pc AND NOT THE PHONE
2. Once done, Open HiSuite Proxy and go back to the website, then find the CUST and Preload file, as for the base make sure the version is between 10.1.0.130-10.1.0.135, and press Add ROM for all 3 files
3. Once added go back to HiSuite Proxy and press Roll Back and then press setup and wait, once successful close the CMD tab AND NOT HISUITE PROXY
4. Open HiSuite and plug the phone in, then write the code and press check for update and wait
5. Once done, press switch to an older version and check if the version is between 10.1.0.130-10.1.0.135, if so downgrade it
6. Wait for the downgrade to finish downloading
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Now, Downgrading is done, we will move onto downloading Google Play (KEEP IN MIND, DO NOT UPDATE YOUR PHONE UNTIL THE WHOLE PROCESS IS DONE)
Lets start!
Step 1:
1. Download the APK Bundle to the phone
2. Once downloaded, extract the file onto your phone
3. Go into the folder and there should be numbered folder and apk files
4. Copy a folder named "Backup" and paste it into a folder named "Huawei" onto the main directory
5. Once done, go to settings and then System & Updates then date and time and set it to manual, and change the date into 2015 (day and month don't matter)
6. Go to settings, Apps, Apps and then press on the 4 dotted square on the top right
7. Press show system process and search for "Backup", then uninstall it
8. After that, go back to the APK bundle folder and install the backup apk provided
9. Once downloaded, go to settings, System & Update then Backup & Restore, press on the 4 dotted square on the top right and press Restore from internal storage
10. It should be one file, that's an app then press restore, the password is "ictfix1net' (Password provided as the hint, QUICK NOTE, THE FOLDER IS NOT MINE AND I DO NOT OWN IT)
11. Go to the app downloaded on the phone and press on the big blue button on the bottom, then press activate and press the blue button again, make sure that everything is starting to load
12. Once everything started to load, go back to settings, System & Updates, date and time then set it back to automatic
13. Go back to the APK bundle and install MicroG Huawei, then open it
14. Press on add account (if it crashes its okay it happens, just press add account again and it will work), then add your google account
15. Once added, go back to the APK Bundle and install every app numbered from 2-6 (DO NOT INSTALL GMS IN THE PROCESS YET)
16. Once all installed, go and uninstall MicroG Huawei then go to Settings, User & Accounts then check if your google account is there, if so go to it and press on it then start syncing it (if the google account is not there, proceed to step 24 )
17. Go back to the APK Bundle folder and install GMS.apk (ONLY GMS, NUMBERED 7)
18. Once downloaded, open Google Play and check if it works
19. Go to settings, Apps, Apps, 4 dotted square on the top right and press show system process
20. search for "Google" and go to Google Account Manager, Google Play Games and Google Service Framework, force stop them and clear their data (KEEP IN MIND, DO IT FOR THOSE 3 ONLY)
21. Once done' reboot your phone
22. Once rebooted, go back to APK Bundle folder, then install GMS Notification Fix.apk (ONLY GMS NOTIFICATION FIX, NUMBERED 8), after installing it repeat step 20 and 21
23. Once rebooted, go back to APK Bundle folder, then install GMS Play Protect Certified Fix.apk, once downloaded go to Google Play and search for any app, if no results show go back to settings, Apps, Apps then search for "Google Play Store" and force stop, then clear the data and it will work
24. If it did not work, message me on my telegram, https://t.me/MohammedAwsXDA (The services are FREE, but if you would like to contribute to help me make all those free services possible, you can donate)
IMPORTANT NOTE, DISABLE AUTO UPDATE OR THEN IT WILL STOP WORKING, MAKING YOU REPEAT EVERY SINGLE STEP
To disable it go to Google Play Store, Press on the Profile Picture, Settings, Network Preferences and press Auto-Update Apps then press Don't Auto-Update Apps
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE, ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE DEVICE I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE, PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Files:
Downgrade dload file: https://androidhost.ru/Z6c
HiSuite Proxy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5UczUz5BExvjYQPE5OUuJHAW0xoUVnD/view?usp=sharing
HiSuite 11.0.0.610: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n2KML4M7FeghdfYX0Loy8YoPT5se0Wpj/view?usp=sharing
HiSuite 11.0.0.530: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1542BL9qlP0xxgqD-sV7l8FGHqT53p0Eq/view?usp=sharing
HiSuite 10.1.0.550: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCQdeGZhFTYa3MKgy4EQuTQ5_v0VlSvP/view?usp=sharing
APK Bundle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZVz2rAv0j4Li_D43-dBUuLb5EqkQ_xf/view?usp=sharing
Credit goes to https://forum.xda-developers.com/m/badmania98.619592/ for providing the Proxy, HiSuite and dload files
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I hv Huwaei P40 pro still stuck on emui 10.1.0.112 emui 10.1.1 android version 10 its not updating can someone help
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I hv Huwaei P40 pro still stuck on emui 10.1.0.112 emui 10.1.1 android version 10 its not updating can someone help
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Try to update it using HiSuite
Prince 1248 said:
I hv Huwaei P40 pro still stuck on emui 10.1.0.112 emui 10.1.1 android version 10 its not updating can someone help
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i can use hisuite last version,it work
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Hiya XDA People, Today I will be showing you how to install GMS with full downgrade, this tutorial works flawlessly and you can give it a shot!
Let's get started
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Step 1:
To downgrade from EMUI 12 to EMUI 10, we need to firstly downgrade to EMUI 11
To do that here's what to do:
1. Download HiSuite 11.0.0.610 (Downloads Provided)
2. Set it up, and plug your phone in and do the process
3.(WARNING WITHOUT HISUITE PROXY) Press check for updates and wait
4. After you waited for a while, there should be a button that says switch version to EMUI 11.0.0.260
5. Downgrade your phone into EMUI 11.0.0.260
Step 2:
Now we need to downgrade from EMUI 11.0.0.260 to EMUI 11.0.0.230 (The Dload file attached is for C432, the dload file has been tested to work with all CXXX codes, Has been tested on C185 P40 Pro)
1. Download the file provided
2. Get an OTG flash drive, NM card or any flash drive that can work on both a PC and the P40 Pro
3. Once downloaded open the file and go to Software, you should see a folder named dload copy the file and paste it on your flash drive
4. Plug the flash drive to your phone with the dload file in the flash drive
5. once plugged in, go to the dialer app and write "*#*#2846579*#*#*", Then go to software upgrade then Memory card upgrade then press yes and wait for the downgrade
Step 3:
Once downgraded, we need to downgrade from EMUI 11.0.0.230 to EMUI 10.1.0 Supported GMS version
1. Install HiSuite 11.0.0.530 (Uninstall the old HiSuite 11.0.0.610), Plug your phone and do the process, once HiSuite is installed on the phone, uninstall HiSuite 11.0.0.530 ONLY FROM THE PC, then download HiSuite 10.1.0.550 and HiSuite Proxy 2.4.0 (Downloads Provided), then go to https://professorjtj.github.io and then go on your phone, on your phone go to the dialer app and write "*#*#2846579*#*#", once written go to veneer information and Version Info, then scroll all the way to the end until you see Base, Cust And Preload Software Version, in the CUST section, Take the first 2 codes EX:/ELS-NXX and paste it in the website as phone model, then in the same CUST section, in the brackets (CXXX) copy it and paste it on the website Region (CXXX), keep in mind all the website data should be entered on the pc AND NOT THE PHONE
2. Once done, Open HiSuite Proxy and go back to the website, then find the CUST and Preload file, as for the base make sure the version is between 10.1.0.130-10.1.0.135, and press Add ROM for all 3 files
3. Once added go back to HiSuite Proxy and press Roll Back and then press setup and wait, once successful close the CMD tab AND NOT HISUITE PROXY
4. Open HiSuite and plug the phone in, then write the code and press check for update and wait
5. Once done, press switch to an older version and check if the version is between 10.1.0.130-10.1.0.135, if so downgrade it
6. Wait for the downgrade to finish downloading
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Now, Downgrading is done, we will move onto downloading Google Play (KEEP IN MIND, DO NOT UPDATE YOUR PHONE UNTIL THE WHOLE PROCESS IS DONE)
Lets start!
Step 1:
1. Download the APK Bundle to the phone
2. Once downloaded, extract the file onto your phone
3. Go into the folder and there should be numbered folder and apk files
4. Copy a folder named "Backup" and paste it into a folder named "Huawei" onto the main directory
5. Once done, go to settings and then System & Updates then date and time and set it to manual, and change the date into 2015 (day and month don't matter)
6. Go to settings, Apps, Apps and then press on the 4 dotted square on the top right
7. Press show system process and search for "Backup", then uninstall it
8. After that, go back to the APK bundle folder and install the backup apk provided
9. Once downloaded, go to settings, System & Update then Backup & Restore, press on the 4 dotted square on the top right and press Restore from internal storage
10. It should be one file, that's an app then press restore, the password is "ictfix1net' (Password provided as the hint, QUICK NOTE, THE FOLDER IS NOT MINE AND I DO NOT OWN IT)
11. Go to the app downloaded on the phone and press on the big blue button on the bottom, then press activate and press the blue button again, make sure that everything is starting to load
12. Once everything started to load, go back to settings, System & Updates, date and time then set it back to automatic
13. Go back to the APK bundle and install MicroG Huawei, then open it
14. Press on add account (if it crashes its okay it happens, just press add account again and it will work), then add your google account
15. Once added, go back to the APK Bundle and install every app numbered from 2-6 (DO NOT INSTALL GMS IN THE PROCESS YET)
16. Once all installed, go and uninstall MicroG Huawei then go to Settings, User & Accounts then check if your google account is there, if so go to it and press on it then start syncing it (if the google account is not there, proceed to step 24 )
17. Go back to the APK Bundle folder and install GMS.apk (ONLY GMS, NUMBERED 7)
18. Once downloaded, open Google Play and check if it works
19. Go to settings, Apps, Apps, 4 dotted square on the top right and press show system process
20. search for "Google" and go to Google Account Manager, Google Play Games and Google Service Framework, force stop them and clear their data (KEEP IN MIND, DO IT FOR THOSE 3 ONLY)
21. Once done' reboot your phone
22. Once rebooted, go back to APK Bundle folder, then install GMS Notification Fix.apk (ONLY GMS NOTIFICATION FIX, NUMBERED 8), after installing it repeat step 20 and 21
23. Once rebooted, go back to APK Bundle folder, then install GMS Play Protect Certified Fix.apk, once downloaded go to Google Play and search for any app, if no results show go back to settings, Apps, Apps then search for "Google Play Store" and force stop, then clear the data and it will work
24. If it did not work, message me on my telegram, https://t.me/MohammedAwsXDA (The services are FREE, but if you would like to contribute to help me make all those free services possible, you can donate)
IMPORTANT NOTE, DISABLE AUTO UPDATE OR THEN IT WILL STOP WORKING, MAKING YOU REPEAT EVERY SINGLE STEP
To disable it go to Google Play Store, Press on the Profile Picture, Settings, Network Preferences and press Auto-Update Apps then press Don't Auto-Update Apps
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE, ANY DAMAGE DONE TO THE DEVICE I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE, PROCEED WITH CAUTION
Files:
Downgrade dload file: https://androidhost.ru/Z6c
HiSuite Proxy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5UczUz5BExvjYQPE5OUuJHAW0xoUVnD/view?usp=sharing
HiSuite 11.0.0.610: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n2KML4M7FeghdfYX0Loy8YoPT5se0Wpj/view?usp=sharing
HiSuite 11.0.0.530: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1542BL9qlP0xxgqD-sV7l8FGHqT53p0Eq/view?usp=sharing
HiSuite 10.1.0.550: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCQdeGZhFTYa3MKgy4EQuTQ5_v0VlSvP/view?usp=sharing
APK Bundle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZVz2rAv0j4Li_D43-dBUuLb5EqkQ_xf/view?usp=sharing
Credit goes to https://forum.xda-developers.com/m/badmania98.619592/ for providing the Proxy, HiSuite and dload files
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Thanks. It worked for a while. after a while (after i woke up from my sleep), all google apps showed not supported and forced me out.
miyaki84 said:
Thanks. It worked for a while. after a while (after i woke up from my sleep), all google apps showed not supported and forced me out.
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apologies for my late response, but I have another tutorial that is supposed to be followed which is updating GMS, so follow that one and you're good to go.