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[Q] How can I unroot and revert to stock recovery without wiping all data?

I'm currently rooted and am running only Xposed Mods with a few root apps. How can I unroot my phone and get the stock recovery back onto my Moto X so that I can take OTA's again without wiping all of my data? What files do I need to download/flash and how do I do it? I've searched around, but it just got me even more confused.

bd1212 said:
I'm currently rooted and am running only Xposed Mods with a few root apps. How can I unroot my phone and get the stock recovery back onto my Moto X so that I can take OTA's again without wiping all of my data? What files do I need to download/flash and how do I do it? I've searched around, but it just got me even more confused.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that flashing the stock system will remove all the changes you've made with root/xposed modules, and flashing the stock recovery should essentially get rid of root (I think).
I don't know precisely where to get all the files, but if you find them around, you can push them using ADB.
If you're like me and are okay with losing everything on the phone, go ahead and use RSDLite (it requires ADB). It's easy-ish to use, and there's even a video tutorial that covers everything after installation of all the files.

You need to use fastboot to push system.img and recovery.img from the version of the OS you're currently running. See here for a list of OS images:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
See this thread for a link to a fastboot.exe that'll work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527287
See this thread for a quick overview and link to more detailed info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525495&page=4

jonnythan said:
You need to use fastboot to push system.img and recovery.img from the version of the OS you're currently running. See here for a list of OS images:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
See this thread for a link to a fastboot.exe that'll work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527287
See this thread for a quick overview and link to more detailed info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525495&page=4
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Thanks for the info and links. I'm currently downloading the OS that I'm currently running (VZW OTA update in my case), but I have one question: How do I use fastboot? When I double click that .exe nothing happens.

bd1212 said:
Thanks for the info and links. I'm currently downloading the OS that I'm currently running (VZW OTA update in my case), but I have one question: How do I use fastboot? When I double click that .exe nothing happens.
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You need to install the Android SDK and the platform tools, then boot your phone into fastboot mode. You need to run a command line to flash the IMGs. It's explained in the links.

meant2live218 said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that flashing the stock system will remove all the changes you've made with root/xposed modules, and flashing the stock recovery should essentially get rid of root (I think).
I don't know precisely where to get all the files, but if you find them around, you can push them using ADB.
If you're like me and are okay with losing everything on the phone, go ahead and use RSDLite (it requires ADB). It's easy-ish to use, and there's even a video tutorial that covers everything after installation of all the files.
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I was under the impression that we cannot do a factory reset or we won't get the soak test OTA pushed to our phones. That's what the soak test post said atleast. Something along the lines of "DO NOT FACTORY RESET or you will not receive the OTA"... don't want to quote it directly since I'm under an NDA, but it was something like that. Did I misunderstand? If I use the Moto X toolkit or RSDLite to revert back to stock is that different than a factory reset?

jonnythan said:
You need to install the Android SDK and the platform tools, then boot your phone into fastboot mode. You need to run a command line to flash the IMGs. It's explained in the links.
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I've got the Android SDK install and ADB is setup. I'm pretty familiar with ADB. I moved the motorola fastboot.exe into platform-tools and I know how to put the phone into fastboot mode. What I don't understand is what I need to do once I've got the system.img file and the recovery.img file. I'm still reading all of the links so I might not have gotten to the part where it explains what to do, so forgive me for that.

bd1212 said:
I've got the Android SDK install and ADB is setup. I'm pretty familiar with ADB. I moved the motorola fastboot.exe into platform-tools and I know how to put the phone into fastboot mode. What I don't understand is what I need to do once I've got the system.img file and the recovery.img file.
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Right from my third link:
Next, you need to put the phone into "fastboot mode" as described above, also make sure usb debugging is enabled in the developer menu settings. Then download the FW for your phone found (follow what i said in regards to the other persons post below), then unzip that, put the system and recovery image in the same directory that your fastboot and adb is in, then run these commands from the cmd prompt
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
then your done, you can type
fastboot reboot
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jonnythan said:
Right from my third link:
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Yep, just got to that part lol. Having some trouble downloading the VZW file. My current download just stopped with a network error and the website that is hosting the files keeps saying service unavailable and to contact the website administrator. Weird. I'm blaming it on my college's ****ty wireless network.
Edit: Yup, for some reason the wifi at the school decided it need me to input my credentials to re-login for the 6th time today to verify who I am and allow me internet access.
Edit 2: The things I'd do to have a stable connection... Once again, the download failed halfway through because the damn connection at this college sucks. This is infuriating.

jonnythan said:
Right from my third link:
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Is there anyway you (or someone else) could upload the VZW OTA update file to Google Drive or Dropbox for me? This download is going way to slow to the point where I can't even finish it before my connection craps out. Or can you (or someone else) just upload the system.img and recovery.img files for me?

bd1212 said:
Is there anyway you (or someone else) could upload the VZW OTA update file to Google Drive or Dropbox for me? This download is going way to slow to the point where I can't even finish it before my connection craps out. Or can you (or someone else) just upload the system.img and recovery.img files for me?
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Uploading now, but it'll take a bit. Big file.

jonnythan said:
Uploading now, but it'll take a bit. Big file.
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Thanks man. You don't even know how much I appreciate this.

Which one of the two is the camera update for vzw?
Where do you get stock recovery?
EDIT: Sorry, Nevermind. I probably extract it from the zip.
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Looking for stock recovery to flash OTA

I need the stock recovery image (from 23.16.3.victara_retca.retca.en.CA) so I can flash the 6.0 update since it won't work with TWRP.
Any help? Google isn't providing me with much.

Does it have to be from the Canadian variant (not sure if the recovery images are different between variants)?
Tried looking here for the correct zip, which should contain the recovery image?

ellisbodds said:
Does it have to be from the Canadian variant (not sure if the recovery images are different between variants)?
Tried looking here for the correct zip, which should contain the recovery image?
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I have no clue. I doubt it would have to be the retCA version. I'm sure everything besides radio and system will be the same.

This is from the latest RETCA XT1097 5.1 firmware:
VICTARA_RETCA_XT1097_5.1_LPE23.32-48.3_cid14_CFC.xml.zip

ellisbodds said:
Does it have to be from the Canadian variant (not sure if the recovery images are different between variants)?
Tried looking here for the correct zip, which should contain the recovery image?
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Gus.Ottawa said:
This is from the latest RETCA XT1097 5.1 firmware:
VICTARA_RETCA_XT1097_5.1_LPE23.32-48.3_cid14_CFC.xml.zip
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Thank you both! I'll play around with these files and make it work

DonDizzurp said:
Thank you both! I'll play around with these files and make it work
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Any update on whether this worked for you? I'm in the same boat

jullyfush said:
Any update on whether this worked for you? I'm in the same boat
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Worked perfectly.
My process
- Flash stock 5.1 using fastboot (Steps can be found on Motorola's site or somewhere on XDA)
- Install Marshmallow OTA
- Flash cracked boot.img for Marshmallow. This step is needed in order for TWRP to stick and for you to root without getting stuck on the warning screen. (I'll find the link for you if you can't. It's somewhere on XDA.)
- Flash TWRP
- Create backup so I don't have to go through this process next time haha

DonDizzurp said:
Worked perfectly.
My process
- Flash stock 5.1 using fastboot (Steps can be found on Motorola's site or somewhere on XDA)
- Install Marshmallow OTA
- Flash cracked boot.img for Marshmallow. This step is needed in order for TWRP to stick and for you to root without getting stuck on the warning screen. (I'll find the link for you if you can't. It's somewhere on XDA.)
- Flash TWRP
- Create backup so I don't have to go through this process next time haha
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Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I got as far as the 6.0 OTA (RETCA), and am now trying to get root back again. Where did you find the cracked boot.img?
Cheers!

jullyfush said:
Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I got as far as the 6.0 OTA (RETCA), and am now trying to get root back again. Where did you find the cracked boot.img?
Cheers!
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Grab it from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/root-root-moto-x-2014-android-t3249105

DonDizzurp said:
Grab it from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/root-root-moto-x-2014-android-t3249105
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Something odd has happened since upgrading to 6.0.
'adb devices' still sees my phone, but 'fastboot devices' no longer sees anything, and making a desktop back-up with adb now creates a file containing 0 bytes.
Everything else seems fine. Are there some new permissions I need to give before this will work?
Thanks again.
Edit: I managed to get fastboot working, however now I've run into a new problem.
To confirm, when you say flash the cracked boot.img for Marshmallow, I should execute 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' for the cracked boot.img?
I'm getting the error: mismatched partition size (boot)
I can still enter TWRP with fastboot, but it's not permanent without the cracked boot.img
Am I missing a step?
Edit #2: Finally got TWRP to stick another way and have root now. Thanks for everything!

Any ToT file for disabling big cores?

Hello everyone.
Unfortunately my lg g4 bootlooped. And after extensive Google search, i see that most models have a tot file which disables big cores so u can run the phone on the small cores
Does the T-Mobile variant have such a tot file? if yes then can somebody give me the link? if no then can somebody create one using the following info?
Agimax said:
Why not just edit the files below for the two large cores (if you have root):
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu4/online (open file and change from a one to a zero)
/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu5/online (open file and change from a one to a zero)
You could also just have the startup file do it (can modify the ripped system partition & put back on phone):
etc/dir/init.qcom.post_boot.sh (find your processor code - 8992 and add echo lines there with the rest of the cpu commands)
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Please I'd be highly thankful if someone can help

XeniX_Force said:
Hello everyone.
Unfortunately my lg g4 bootlooped. And after extensive Google search, i see that most models have a tot file which disables big cores so u can run the phone on the small cores
Does the T-Mobile variant have such a tot file? if yes then can somebody give me the link? if no then can somebody create one using the following info?
Please I'd be highly thankful if someone can help
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no such thing for any american variant

raptorddd said:
no such thing for any american variant
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Cant someone with a working G4 crate one? i quoted a person who has given the way how to...

XeniX_Force said:
Cant someone with a working G4 crate one? i quoted a person who has given the way how to...
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not sure . i cant...
sort of read this quickly does this help.? https://www.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p-bootloop-fix/

raptorddd said:
not sure . i cant...
sort of read this quickly does this help.? https://www.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p-bootloop-fix/
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Well he also created modified boot images which disable the big cores. Can't someone create that for our device?
maybe @steadfasterX can

XeniX_Force said:
Well he also created modified boot images which disable the big cores. Can't someone create that for our device?
maybe @steadfasterX can
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TWRP installed?
Then u could just modify the init file but I believe its too late. once bootlooping the run is over afaik.
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steadfasterX said:
TWRP installed?
Then u could just modify the init file but I believe its too late. once bootlooping the run is over afaik.
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yeah I'm bootlooped
Someone also fixed the Nexus 6 bootloop by creating modified images which disable the big cores.
Can't we(mostly you, you're the big dev) create a similar modified image that we can flash through LGUP?

XeniX_Force said:
yeah I'm bootlooped
Someone also fixed the Nexus 6 bootloop by creating modified images which disable the big cores.
Can't we(mostly you, you're the big dev) create a similar modified image that we can flash through LGUP?
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you may have overseen it but I asked: TWRP installed?
and new question: bootloader unlocked?
I can't create TOT files
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steadfasterX said:
you may have overseen it but I asked: TWRP installed?
and new question: bootloader unlocked?
I can't create TOT files
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I'm bootlooped. can't reach anything except download mode
and yeah bootloader was unlocked.
oh you can't create tot files? aren't they just system images?

XeniX_Force said:
I'm bootlooped. can't reach anything except download mode
and yeah bootloader was unlocked.
oh you can't create tot files? aren't they just system images?
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Afaik you need a box to create tot files.
Besides this I have never created any big core disabling but I know @the_naxhoo has.
if you can reach the download mode you could flash with the lglaf shell a modified boot image which is doing the job. If you do not have Linux get your copy of FWUL which has everything on board (like the lglaf shell).
The modded boot image has to disable the cores either by the cmdline or the sys echo or both. I saw that cmdline thing during my unlock attempts and think those are much better then the echo to sys..
Creating a kdz would be maybe possible
creating a TWRP zip for sure but I'm very very busy at the moment...
So just one more time (as still not answered.. ) do you had TWRP installed before the bootloop occurs?
...and If so what happens when you try to get into it?
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steadfasterX said:
Afaik you need a box to create tot files.
Besides this I have never created any big core disabling but I know @the_naxhoo has.
if you can reach the download mode you could flash with the lglaf shell a modified boot image which is doing the job. If you do not have Linux get your copy of FWUL which has everything on board (like the lglaf shell).
The modded boot image has to disable the cores either by the cmdline or the sys echo or both. I saw that cmdline thing during my unlock attempts and think those are much better then the echo to sys..
Creating a kdz would be maybe possible
creating a TWRP zip for sure but I'm very very busy at the moment...
So just one more time (as still not answered.. ) do you had TWRP installed before the bootloop occurs?
...and If so what happens when you try to get into it?
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i had twrp but now when i try to access twrp i get to wipe everything screen which then hangs when I choose yes
yeah I can get FWUL but i need steps to know what to do....
I even asked @XCnathan32 who just fixed the Nexus 6p bootloop to have a look into our device maybe he can benefit from this information u just posted.

XeniX_Force said:
i had twrp but now when i try to access twrp i get to wipe everything screen which then hangs when I choose yes
yeah I can get FWUL but i need steps to know what to do....
I even asked @XCnathan32 who just fixed the Nexus 6p bootloop to have a look into our device maybe he can benefit from this information u just posted.
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Cmdline is how I disabled the cores on the Nexus, the fix is easy to do on a boot.img, but LG uses the KDZ files, which use a totally different file structure, and I'm not sure if the LG flash tool has file checks, even on unlocked bootloaders. I will do some research and see what I can do. If anyone has any knowledge on modifying kdz files, please tell me.

XCnathan32 said:
Cmdline is how I disabled the cores on the Nexus, the fix is easy to do on a boot.img, but LG uses the KDZ files, which use a totally different file structure, and I'm not sure if the LG flash tool has file checks, even on unlocked bootloaders. I will do some research and see what I can do. If anyone has any knowledge on modifying kdz files, please tell me.
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asked steadfasterx about kdz and his reply is as follows
steadfasterX said:
me too. never created KDZs yet but there are tools for it - afaik.
My first approach would have been to flash the boot image in the download mode with the lglaf shell (https://github.com/steadfasterX/lglaf/tree/g4) .
requires to do a flash of a modified boot image with dd on /dev/block/mmcblk0 with the correct seek ..
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XCnathan32 said:
Cmdline is how I disabled the cores on the Nexus, the fix is easy to do on a boot.img, but LG uses the KDZ files, which use a totally different file structure, and I'm not sure if the LG flash tool has file checks, even on unlocked bootloaders. I will do some research and see what I can do. If anyone has any knowledge on modifying kdz files, please tell me.
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you may take a look on this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179431
not sure if that works though.. (quite old)
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steadfasterX said:
you may take a look on this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179431
not sure if that works though..
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But cant we just create a modified boot img and twrp img and flash through lglaf. then flash a rom zip though twrp?

XeniX_Force said:
But cant we just create a modified boot img and twrp img and flash through lglaf. then flash a rom zip though twrp?
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sure thats what I said before
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steadfasterX said:
sure thats what I said before
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can u provide a stock boot img for Nathan to edit?

XeniX_Force said:
can u provide a stock boot img for Nathan to edit?
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sure what was your installed ROM and version? best would be a link to it as well..
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steadfasterX said:
sure what was your installed ROM and version? best would be a link to it as well..
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stock. i was using lineage but I returned to stock and got bootloop after some days.

XeniX_Force said:
stock. i was using lineage but I returned to stock and got bootloop after some days.
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tell me the exact version. v10h, v10n, v20g, v20o .. there are dozens of versions out there..
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Correct stock file for Indian Version LLD-AL10

I downloaded and tried flashing this one but got an error at 5%.
LLD-AL00C00B172 (8.0.0.172),LLD-TL10C00B172 (8.0.0.172),LLD-AL10C00B172 (8.0.0.172)
Can someone tell me which version i correct for me?

Does it match your device model? Also what was the last firmware you had on the device?
Sent from my LLD-L31 using Tapatalk

I don't remember the last firmware but the device is LLD-AL10
I file I tried was the latest I could find on the website. I just tried another file, got the same error.

Your device might be a LLD-AL10 however the last 4 digits is important.
For example you have :-
LLD-AL10C00B172
LLD-AL10C01B171
The C bit is the important bit. Also make sure you download the FullOTA-MF file set.

hacktrix2006 said:
Your device might be a LLD-AL10 however the last 4 digits is important.
For example you have :-
LLD-AL10C00B172
LLD-AL10C01B171
The C bit is the important bit. Also make sure you download the FullOTA-MF file set.
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Is there a way to check the C part from recovery or somewhere else?
I did download the Full OTA file btw.

Manish54 said:
Is there a way to check the C part from recovery or somewhere else?
I did download the Full OTA file btw.
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Not sure as my phone hasn't been unlocked or twrp'd. However if its like the LLD-L31C432 then your best bet might be to try LLD-AL10C00B163 as on mine i can't install LLD-L31C432B132 however i was able to install LLD-L31C432B130 or LLD-L31C432B131.
Its worth a shot. Links in code area
Code:
[url]http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2050/g1647/v126172/f1/full/update.zip[/url]
[url]http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2050/g1647/v126172/f1/full/LLD-AL10_all_cn/update_full_LLD-AL10_all_cn.zip[/url]
[url]http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2050/g1647/v126172/f1/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip[/url]
* I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR BRICKED DEVICE

hacktrix2006 said:
Not sure as my phone hasn't been unlocked or twrp'd. However if its like the LLD-L31C432 then your best bet might be to try LLD-AL10C00B163 as on mine i can't install LLD-L31C432B132 however i was able to install LLD-L31C432B130 or LLD-L31C432B131.
Its worth a shot. Links in code area
Code:
[url]http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2050/g1647/v126172/f1/full/update.zip[/url]
[url]http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2050/g1647/v126172/f1/full/LLD-AL10_all_cn/update_full_LLD-AL10_all_cn.zip[/url]
[url]http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2050/g1647/v126172/f1/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip[/url]
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which method did you use to flash it?

Search the forum for this phone there be a guide to unblock phone.
Sent from my LLD-L31 using Tapatalk

@Manish54 How did it go, did them links help you resolve your issue?

hacktrix2006 said:
@Manish54 How did it go, did them links help you resolve your issue?
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Holy ****! this worked with HuR tool. But the only problem is, its a chinese ROM, without play store. If you tell me what those 3 files were, i'll download the Indian version and flash it. Thanks a lot though

From what i understand its the following
1) Format an SDcard and Create a folder called dload in the sdcard.
2) Extract the contents of update.zip to the dload folder.
3) Place the SDCard in the phone.
4) Press and Hold VOL up VOL Down then the power button.

hacktrix2006 said:
From what i understand its the following
1) Format an SDcard and Create a folder called dload in the sdcard.
2) Extract the contents of update.zip to the dload folder.
3) Place the SDCard in the phone.
4) Press and Hold VOL up VOL Down then the power button.
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This method didn't work. But HuR method worked. And I've flashed a custom rom now. Thanks a lot

Manish54 said:
This method didn't work. But HuR method worked. And I've flashed a custom rom now. Thanks a lot
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IS Wifi working in this new ROM?

rsverma333 said:
IS Wifi working in this new ROM?
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Yes flashing stock rom with HuR fixed everything.

Manish54 said:
Yes flashing stock rom with HuR fixed everything.
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Wow, it worked for me too.
But, how can I install apps with no browser, file manager or play store?

Manish54 said:
This method didn't work. But HuR method worked. And I've flashed a custom rom now. Thanks a lot
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which custom rom do u flashed & is volte on it ?

rsverma333 said:
Wow, it worked for me too.
But, how can I install apps with no browser, file manager or play store?
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There is no play store on that Chinese rom, either flash a different stock rom or a custom rom.

VisHnu Raveendran said:
which custom rom do u flashed & is volte on it ?
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Havoc. And no.

Manish54 said:
Havoc. And no.
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I flashed that ROM too. But apart from Volte issue, I am not able to access google even after flashing OpenGAPPS. Currently, I am making it work with a VPN but is there a permanent solution?

rsverma333 said:
I flashed that ROM too. But apart from Volte issue, I am not able to access google even after flashing OpenGAPPS. Currently, I am making it work with a VPN but is there a permanent solution?
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Did you follow the instructions property? Coz it's working for me.

A question from a newbie

First of all i want to make clear that, i am new to this community, so for any inconvenience please forgive me.
I was curious about what will be the safest way to root my Android 11 devices running on MIUI Global 12.5.2 .
i watched a lot of YouTube videos but didn't come up with an answer i am looking for, i got confused a lot some people suggest doing without pc and some with some apps.
I would be glad if someone can explain to me, the best way to root Android device and do's and dont's before and after rooting the device. And how can i prevent my device from:
Getting hard/soft Brick.
Losing Data.
Data encryption.
And the things i should get familiar with before rooting.
Thanks to everyone in advance

akram0010 said:
First of all i want to make clear that, i am new to this community, so for any inconvenience please forgive me.
I was curious about what will be the safest way to root my Android devices running on MIUI Global 12.5.2 .
i watched a lot of YouTube videos but didn't come up with an answer i am looking for, i got confused a lot some people suggest doing without pc and some with some apps.
I would be glad if someone can explain to me, the best way to root Android device and do's and dont's before and after rooting the device. And how can i prevent my device from:
Getting hard/soft Brick.
Losing Data.
Data encryption.
And the things i should get familiar with before rooting.
Thanks to everyone in advance
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You can not root without losing data, unlocking Xiaomi bootloader wipe all your data. For rooting, take a look Magisk instruction https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html very easy

akram0010 said:
Thanks for letting me know, it means i would have to backup my data first.
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Make backup of data,apps, unlock bootloader then you can root your phone with magisk. Unlocking bootloader wiping all data.

DungxCt said:
You can not root without losing data, unlocking Xiaomi bootloader wipe all your data. For rooting, take a look Magisk instruction https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html very easy
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In this page it tells, if you plan to install custom kernels install it after magisk, is it necessary to install custom kernel.
What if i don't install any kernel, will the default kernel be still there?

akram0010 said:
In this page it tells, if you plan to install custom kernels install it after magisk, is it necessary to install custom kernel.
What if i don't install any kernel, will the default kernel be still there?
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You miss understand it, it doesn't mean you HAVE TO install custom kernel after root. Just mean: "If you WANT to, just do it after intall Magisk"

DungxCt said:
You miss understand it, it doesn't mean you HAVE TO install custom kernel after root. Just mean: "If you WANT to, just do it after intall Magisk"
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Can i follow this , because i have the same device and also both have Android 11 however the miui is miui global 12.5.1where mine is miui global 12.5.2

akram0010 said:
Can i follow this , because i have the same device and also both have Android 11 however the miui is miui global 12.5.1where mine is miui global 12.5.2
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Yes, If you want your device to become a brick.
Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomiui.downloader&hl=en_US&gl=US to download ur using version and extract the boot.img ur own

DungxCt said:
Yes, If you want your device to become a brick.
Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomiui.downloader&hl=en_US&gl=US to download ur using version and extract the boot.img ur own
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First of all, i want to thank you for helping me so far.
I downloaded the App as you said and selected my version, now ita shows me three options to download OTA, RECOVERY, FASTBOOT.
which one should i download, and what am i gonna do with them after downloading?

akram0010 said:
First of all, i want to thank you for helping me so far.
I downloaded the App as you said and selected my version, now ita shows me three options to download OTA, RECOVERY, FASTBOOT.
which one should i download, and what am i gonna do with them after downloading?
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Also it shows the version:
V12.5.4xxxxxxxxxxx
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However mine is:
V12.5.2xxxxxxxxx
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akram0010 said:
Also it shows the version:
However mine is:
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Tap older version and download the recovery. Use https://github.com/ssut/payload-dumper-go to extract boot.img from payload.bin. Look how here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/

DungxCt said:
Tap older version and download the recovery. Use https://github.com/ssut/payload-dumper-go to extract boot.img from payload.bin. Look how here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/
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I tapped on the older version, however mine version, i.e (12.5.2.0 RJCINXM ), is not listed.
I checked a couple of websites too, on them only this version is not listed others are like 12.5.3.0 etc

akram0010 said:
I tapped on the older version, however mine version, i.e (12.5.2.0 RJCINXM ), is not listed.
I checked a couple of websites too, on them only this version is not listed others are like 12.5.3.0 etc
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I want to know, would it matter if i go for 12.5.4.0 version? cause the device model is same in both versions.

akram0010 said:
I want to know, would it matter if i go for 12.5.4.0 version? cause the device model is same in both versions.
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Yea no prob, just the get boot.img from it

DungxCt said:
Yea no prob, just the get boot.img from it
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Let me get it straight, you mean the ROM version doesn't matter, however the ROM should be same as that of the device model.

akram0010 said:
Let me get it straight, you mean the ROM version doesn't matter, however the ROM should be same as that of the device model.
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Yea, just get the boot.img from the ROM you are using then all good.

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Yea, just get the boot.img from the ROM you are using then all good.
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Sure, from where would i get this boot.img, i mean from recovery ROM or FASTBOOT ROM?

akram0010 said:
Sure, from where would i get this boot.img, i mean from recovery ROM or FASTBOOT ROM?
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Recovery ROM, unzip and extract from payload.bin.
Use https://github.com/ssut/payload-dumper-go to extract boot.img from payload.bin. Look how here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/.
I said it already, at #10

DungxCt said:
Recovery ROM, unzip and extract from payload.bin.
Use https://github.com/ssut/payload-dumper-go to extract boot.img from payload.bin. Look how here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/.
I said it already, at #10
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Yes you said, problem is i am using Linux Ubuntu, i have adb and fastboot setup, however this payload dumper would it work on Linux

akram0010 said:
Yes you said, problem is i am using Linux Ubuntu, i have adb and fastboot setup, however this payload dumper would it work on Linux
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can you even check and see?

akram0010 said:
Yes you said, problem is i am using Linux Ubuntu, i have adb and fastboot setup, however this payload dumper would it work on Linux
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Can i do it manually? i mean extracting the boot.img from the recovery ROM manually.