Galaxy S9 SM-G960U (Snapdragon) Engineering ROM - Samsung Galaxy S9 Guides, News, & Discussion

Hi, I just wanted to share what I just came across. I'm sure this will help getting root. I found a hybrid stock/samsung testing rom. Check it out, I'm sure it'll help us get root. https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xQbXIDex1aDaAHoBmoecXPZkjtuQFAyC&export=download

UPDATE: There is an option to OEM UNLOCK. It seems to have full adb control.

MetalPhoenix45 said:
Hi, I just wanted to share what I just came across. I'm sure this will help getting root. I found a hybrid stock/samsung testing rom. Check it out, I'm sure it'll help us get root. https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1xQbXIDex1aDaAHoBmoecXPZkjtuQFAyC&export=download
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I'll take a look at it.. question is, where'd you get it and do they have a g965u version?
To add, looks like a regular combo firm, they have OEM unlock option in settings and adb debuggable and permissive

Im not sure if they have a 965u version. I found it while trying to find an engineer kernel.

Any idea what the security patch is? I'm on May with the version 2 bootloader so I dunno if I can flash this but if it's the newer bootloader I could do some tests.

So I reset my s9 and I get this when trying to flash the combination ROM.
Any suggestions or is this due to the bootloader being V2

Forgot to attach the image.

ChongoDroid said:
Forgot to attach the image.
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I didn't get that error but I was on the April patch. That particular ROM was in the January patch I believe. I did use the modified ODIN by Raymonf.

My bad I meant the February patch (T-Mobile isn't sending any updates)

From initial look at it, it appears to be a standard combination firmware

Yeah I'm on the may update so I don't think I can flash it. Best of luck hopefully someone can find something useful with it. Anybody get it to respond to fastboot commands?

What does this mean? Can I potentially flash this, unlock my bootloader, flash TWRP?

Malvarose said:
What does this mean? Can I potentially flash this, unlock my bootloader, flash TWRP?
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no

Well there isn't a twrp for the snapdragon variant. However, to be fair we don't actually know what we can do with this.

ChongoDroid said:
Well there isn't a twrp for the snapdragon variant. However, to be fair we don't actually know what we can do with this.
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There is an unofficial twrp for Chinese snapdragon models. But I did try flashing it and with no success.

MetalPhoenix45 said:
There is an unofficial twrp for Chinese snapdragon models. But I did try flashing it and with no success.
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Did you unlock your bootloader? What did it spit out after issuing fastboot commands
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Try
fastboot flashing unlock
or
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
lemme know what it says.

I'm pretty sure fastboot commands don't work on Samsung phones. I tried fastboot devices and nothing showed up

Ah gotcha. Yeah I'm not too experienced with Samsung but from what I've read cf autoroot is the way to go or unlock with heimdall.
I guess ive got some reading up to do.

There's a guy trying to root but he needs the ENG ROM, so I sent him the link, hope he can do something
There's a link for all combination ROM either for s9 as well as s9+
https://www.t-flash.net/samsung-combination-firmware/

Is possible to flash the ZTO G9600 (brazilian rom) to the 960u device I've bought in USA?
Thank you.

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[Q] Return to stock

Hi,
I have a Moto X xt1058, with 4.2.2 post camera update, locked bootloader but rooted. I've been postponing the OTA to 4.4 for a while now. I now i can't just install it, because of the modifications i've been doing while rooted, and i'm pretty sure i can't restore everything i've done.
It seems that is pretty easy to brick this phone while changing versions. I would like to return it to stock, so that i can accept all OTAs. I don't care losing any data or root permissions. I've found this method to return to stock here in XDA:
Returning to Stock
Step one
Downloading the required drivers and software
Motorola Device Drivers
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Android SDK
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MFastboot(Used for manually downgrading to 4.2.2)
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For firmware Download pick what firmware you want from the link below
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Step Two
Returning device Stock and Locking Bootloader
1. Open your firmware and extract the files to the same folder as adb/fastboot and mfastboot.
2. open a CMD window and CD into the directory that we just extracted all the files too
3. type below commands one by one
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot oem lock
i recommend wiping your device also but that is up to you if you dont want
to then skip the next two commands and just type the reboot command
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
after your phone is done rebooting you will be completely stock firmware of your choice
I would like to know if there's any risk in doing this, or which would be the better way to get to android 4.4.
Thanks!
You can flash the same or higher versions . It's downgrading that bricks. On 4.4.2 and higher. ?
KJ said:
You can flash the same or higher versions . It's downgrading that bricks. On 4.4.2 and higher. ?
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So does that mean if my carrier give me an update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 i can take it and not worry. Also, with an unlocked boot loader will it re lock it?
Thanks
vagh_nagas said:
So does that mean if my carrier give me an update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 i can take it and not worry. Also, with an unlocked boot loader will it re lock it?
Thanks
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No, it won't relock it. But, you can't take an ota if you have a custom recovery or have made many system changes....like Xposed. It needs to be uninstalled, properly.
KJ said:
No, it won't relock it. But, you can't take an ota if you have a custom recovery or have made many system changes....like Xposed. It needs to be uninstalled, properly.
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Okay, so that means that as long as I leave the recovery alone, and uninstall xposed before i take the update I can keep the boot loader. that is good. but does that mean that I can easily re root it? also thanks for the help, I have never rooted a phone that still gets updates and that is activated.
vagh_nagas said:
Okay, so that means that as long as I leave the recovery alone, and uninstall xposed before i take the update I can keep the boot loader. that is good. but does that mean that I can easily re root it? also thanks for the help, I have never rooted a phone that still gets updates and that is activated.
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If you have the stock recovery, yes....that's good. As long as Xposed is the only system changes you've done....You should be good.
Root is the same as any version with an unlocked bootloader.
But how did you root without a custom recovery?
OP, you can just use RSDlite to update directly to 4.4.4. Just download RSDlite, as well as the 4.4.4 firmware for your phone. Boot to fastboot while keeping your phone plugged in to your PC with USB debugging on, and RSDlite will detect your phone on fastboot mode. Select the firmware zip and flash it.
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If you have the stock recovery, yes....that's good. As long as Xposed is the only system changes you've done....You should be good.
Root is the same as any version with an unlocked bootloader.
But how did you root without a custom recovery?
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When I first tried to use xposed, I Soft bricked my phone. That was just using towel pie's method of root. So I decided that it was not a good idea to do any modifications to my phone that I did not feel I had much control over. That is why I used the 4.4.2 boot loader unlocker (I forgot who made it already, sorry) . After that I re-installed a newer version of towel pie, and super SU (I have better luck keeping root with this app), and towel pie asked if I was going to install xposed and i said yes. then I attempted the xposed and reboot. at first it had said that it did not install correctly. then after the third time of me attempting it it and after soft rebooting the phone after using towel pie's software it let me keep xposed. I believe it was the soft restart that did it but I am not quite sure.
I have pics if you want to see my recovery.
Just to let people know i am using a Republic Wireless Moto X, That is why I must leave the recovery alone. Yes all features still work as if I had done nothing to it, Just in case some people were wondering that have this service.
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Another question I have for somebody that has republic wireless. if I unlocked my boot loader can I go back to jelly bean or is that just an impossibility?
mauri6870 said:
OP, you can just use RSDlite to update directly to 4.4.4. Just download RSDlite, as well as the 4.4.4 firmware for your phone. Boot to fastboot while keeping your phone plugged in to your PC with USB debugging on, and RSDlite will detect your phone on fastboot mode. Select the firmware zip and flash it.
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so in my case i can flash my careers firmware (4.4.4) while on 4.2.2? there's no risk bricking it that way? or if i get the same firmware (4.2.2 post cam) right?
jisola said:
so in my case i can flash my careers firmware (4.4.4) while on 4.2.2? there's no risk bricking it that way? or if i get the same firmware (4.2.2 post cam) right?
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Right.
Tho, let it be said....everything we do on XDA, everything , comes with risk.
Anything can go wrong, anytime.
Just wanted to remind of that. No one will, or at least should, guarentee anything on XDA. We all take the responsibility ourselves if something goes very wrong.
?
So in theory , yes, you should be absolutely fine. But again....stuff happens. Proceed at your own risk.
jisola said:
Hi,
I have a Moto X xt1058, with 4.2.2 post camera update, locked bootloader but rooted. I've been postponing the OTA to 4.4 for a while now. I now i can't just install it, because of the modifications i've been doing while rooted, and i'm pretty sure i can't restore everything i've done.
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Before you upgrade, do you want to root after you've upgraded?
If so, you need to be aware of what can/can't be done BEFORE you update.
well, like things usually happen, if there's risk it will go wrong.
i flashed my careers 4.4.2 and kind of brick it. when it powers up the motorola logo shows up and instantly enters ap fastboot mode with the security downgrade failure.
i'll try flashing a 4.2.2 firmware (same career) to see if that fixes it, if not, i dont know what else could i try.
thanks everyone for your comments!
jisola said:
well, like things usually happen, if there's risk it will go wrong.
i flashed my careers 4.4.2 and kind of brick it. when it powers up the motorola logo shows up and instantly enters ap fastboot mode with the security downgrade failure.
i'll try flashing a 4.2.2 firmware (same career) to see if that fixes it, if not, i dont know what else could i try.
thanks everyone for your comments!
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If your bootloader is unlocked and you can get to a functioning bootloader mode you are not bricked.
Wansanta said:
If your bootloader is unlocked and you can get to a functioning bootloader mode you are not bricked.
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i have a locked bootloader...
i've tried flashing 4.2.2 and there were a lot of errors during installation that werent there when i tried to go to 4.4, after flashing was complete i got the same boot error, is there anything else to try?
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great to hear that, i have a locked bootloader
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Locked is above my paygrade.
But by functioning bootloader I mean you can use fastboot commands to flash.
lanemst curr
Wansanta said:
Locked or unlocked?
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i edited... i misread when u said unlocked...
jisola said:
i edited... i misread when u said unlocked...
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Have you tried sunshine to see if you can unlock? I don't know if it would work in the state your phone is in but it is worth the $25 if it would work.
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Also, this site has resources on it for the XT1058 but make sure you read them thoroughly and understand what you are doing b/f you proceed with any of these methods.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/?s=xt1058
Of the utmost importance is that you know what version of the bootloader your device is on. You MUST know this b/f you do anything. What version is it?
Wansanta said:
Have you tried sunshine to see if you can unlock? I don't know if it would work in the state your phone is in but it is worth the $25 if it would work.
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Also, this site has resources on it for the XT1058 but make sure you read them thoroughly and understand what you are doing b/f you proceed with any of these methods.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/?s=xt1058
Of the utmost importance is that you know what version of the bootloader your device is on. You MUST know this b/f you do anything. What version is it?
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thanks for all this help.
never heard of sunshine before, i assume is way to unlock your bootloader right?
im kind of new with bootloaders phones, how could i check my bootloader version, doesn't seem to appear in the fastboot menu
jisola said:
how could i check my bootloader version, doesn't seem to appear in the fastboot menu
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It is the second line. Mine is 30:B7 b/c I am on 4.4.4.
Wansanta said:
It is the second line. Mine is 30:B7 b/c I am on 4.4.4.
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thanks again
mine is: 30.B4

G900A and G900AZ

I read that the Cricket Galaxy S5 (G900AZ) is a rebranded AT&T S5 (G900A). Has anyone tried ODIN flashing the stock AT&T rom on the Cricket model?
For instance, i have read people flashing the Tmobile S5 stock rom on the MetroPCS version and it works fine even though the model numbers are slightly different. It changes the phone into the Tmobile version.
spydc said:
I read that the Cricket Galaxy S5 (G900AZ) is a rebranded AT&T S5 (G900A). Has anyone tried ODIN flashing the stock AT&T rom on the Cricket model?
For instance, i have read people flashing the Tmobile S5 stock rom on the MetroPCS version and it works fine even though the model numbers are slightly different. It changes the phone into the Tmobile version.
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Did you ever get an answer to this?
NO, but....
The Cricket S5 is indeed a rebranded AT&T model. I have both of those models including a LA G900M (TTT.) Major difference is nowhere near as much bloatware, and most importantly an unlocked bootloader. The only advantage would be upgrading to MM if you want stock, since the January update still has it on LP. You're better off trying a LA stock ROM though (I say this because they use the same custom recovery) But cutom ROM's can take you there as far as 7.1 Nougat right now.
I just recently rooted my Cricket model with CF Auto-root (klteaio), flashed the latest TWRP (klte) recovery and installed Xposed Framework (by dkcldark... wanam custom won't work.) Had a little of lag first couple of days, but I guess that's to be expected. Hope this helps in some way.
gello924 said:
The Cricket S5 is indeed a rebranded AT&T model. I have both of those models including a LA G900M (TTT.) Major difference is nowhere near as much bloatware, and most importantly an unlocked bootloader. The only advantage would be upgrading to MM if you want stock, since the January update still has it on LP. You're better off trying a LA stock ROM though (I say this because they use the same custom recovery) But cutom ROM's can take you there as far as 7.1 Nougat right now.
I just recently rooted my Cricket model with CF Auto-root (klteaio), flashed the latest TWRP (klte) recovery and installed Xposed Framework (by dkcldark... wanam custom won't work.) Had a little of lag first couple of days, but I guess that's to be expected. Hope this helps in some way.
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Wait, it has an unlocked bootloader on the rebranded G900A?
Vesnyx said:
Wait, it has an unlocked bootloader on the rebranded G900A?
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This gives me an idea.... What if we use flashfire to flash G900AZ firmware on the G900A (including the UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
Sent from my Amazon KFGIWI using XDA Labs
AptLogic said:
This gives me an idea.... What if we use flashfire to flash G900AZ firmware on the G900A (including the UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
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You could always try it. I don't know exactly how well it will work.
You would have to be rooted FIRST on the G900A in order for FlashFire to work. If i remember correctly anything already on LP can't be rooted or downgraded back to KK.
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Y'know what would be really nice???: Seeing that android updates are only good for 2yrs on a particular model after its initial released, and the given the fact that most carries plans are only 2yrs; wouldn't it be nice if (for sake of argument in THIS thread) AT&T would release a firmware for their phones, that would unlock the bootloader and possibly SIM unlock the phone as well. I mean after 2yrs the device is paid for and quite frankly no longer belongs to them. I hate the idea of being forced to either get a new device once my plan has expired or use MY phone with the carrier its branded under. Of course it probably has everything to with them making their money from those of us who can't do without having a new device every year.
So I can pull a copy of the G900AZ engineering firmware I found, but I doubt we'll be able to flash it. What is was thinking is that we use beaups CID changer to make our device into one similar to the cricket wireless one. Since it is essentially a dev edition of our phone.
You cant just flash a unlocked bootloader to a locked bootloader phone. A specific explout must be developed to defeat the bootloader. Simply shashing over it will never work.
The G900AZ is just a rebranded version of the G900A though. I don't think there are any glaring differences like there would be from G900T to G900A. If the aboot does flash then it would be a simple unlock.
@NavSad @AptLogic
If you wanna try this, here's a link to their firmwares:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900AZ/
You'd most likely need to extract the correct files and be on the correct versions before flashing these.
Apparently, something similar happened with the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, where the MetroPCS firmware was flashed on the T-mobile firmware.
Vesnyx said:
The G900AZ is just a rebranded version of the G900A though. I don't think there are any glaring differences like there would be from G900T to G900A. If the aboot does flash then it would be a simple unlock.
@NavSad @AptLogic
If you wanna try this, here's a link to their firmwares:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900AZ/
You'd most likely need to extract the correct files and be on the correct versions before flashing these.
Apparently, something similar happened with the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, where the MetroPCS firmware was flashed on the T-mobile firmware.
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I tried ODINing the G900AZTUU3BOG3 firmware, and it immediately returned a SECURE CHECK FAIL: aboot
I'll try using FlashFireon it tomorrow during my batch of tests.
AptLogic said:
I tried ODINing the G900AZTUU3BOG3 firmware, and it immediately returned a SECURE CHECK FAIL: aboot
I'll try using FlashFireon it tomorrow during my batch of tests.
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Just so I can get an idea of what everyone's fuse values are, do you mind telling me what you see after RP SWREV in Download Mode.
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Just so I can get an idea of what everyone's fuse values are, do you mind telling me what you see after RP SWREV in Download Mode.
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Mine are S1, T1, R1, A2, P1. I'm on Lollipop 5.0 with with ability to downgrade to NCE.
Also @AptLogic, maybe try through stock recovery, just as a precautionary measure.
P l e a s e do not try this
So I tried using FlashFire to flash the G900AZ firmware and I HARD BRICKED MY PHONE.
If anyone wants to give me advice on how to unbrick it PLEASE DO because I have to put all my development on hold indefinitely until I can unbrick it or buy a new one (which isn't likely because I don't have the cash for that right now).
AptLogic said:
So I tried using FlashFire to flash the G900AZ firmware and I HARD BRICKED MY PHONE.
If anyone wants to give me advice on how to unbrick it PLEASE DO because I have to put all my development on hold indefinitely until I can unbrick it or buy a new one (which isn't likely because I don't have the cash for that right now).
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Try using a debrick image.
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Try using a debrick image.
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I can't get the phone to boot, not even into Download Mode
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I can't get the phone to boot, not even into Download Mode
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Does it show up as qualcomm qhusb hulk when connected to your pc in device manager?
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Does it show up as qualcomm qhusb hulk when connected to your pc in device manager?
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I took the battery out of the phone and hooked it up to my computer and its showing up as "RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM14)" in device manager
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I took the battery out of the phone and hooked it up to my computer and its showing up as "RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM14)" in device manager
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I would try this method:
Grab a sdcard
Grab a debrick image here:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767140194
Then put the sdcard in your computer and use Win32 DiskImager to write to the sdcard. After that, put the sdcard in your phone and boot into Download Mode.
If your phone isn't fixable using this method you'd have to try JTAG.
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I would try this method:
Grab a sdcard
Grab a debrick image here:UPLOADING
Then put the sdcard in your computer and use Win32 DiskImager to write to the sdcard. After that, put the sdcard in your phone and boot into Download Mode.
If your phone isn't fixable using this method you'd have to try JTAG.
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Is the debrick image just the first 200MB of the phone's data?

New user d415

Hi guys I got this old lg d415 from my cousin and Wana install some roms on it since I'm a noob on this device I need some help regarding what to do unlock bootloader or what .... I see that d415 has a unlocked bootloader or no ?
Its bootloader is already unlocked just root and flash twrp. kingroot to root and flashify to flash the recovery seem easiest. *Just make sure to update to LP beforehand. here's a link for recovery. You may be able to get a more updated version of the recovery off the twrp site. Also I suggest using the most recent lineage build. lineage
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Its bootloader is already unlocked just root and flash twrp. kingroot to root and flashify to flash the recovery seem easiest. *Just make sure to update to LP beforehand. here's a link for recovery. You may be able to get a more updated version of the recovery off the twrp site. Also I suggest using the most recent lineage build. lineage
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Ypu wrong you have to unlock before flashing unless you are planning on bricking your device. You first have to root it and then flash laf with zeros u lock bootlosder, flash recocery , thenflash rom
Please don't tell people stuff you don't know about. The T-Mobile variant comes with its bootloader already unlocked. Also there is no laf to mess with.
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Please don't tell people stuff you don't know about. The T-Mobile variant comes with its bootloader already unlocked. Also there is no laf to mess with.
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Really? I have tmobile variant and i had to unlock bootloader. Look at this https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-t-mobile-l90-t2836457
Wow I guess you did a bunch of useless stuff that does not matter. About as useful as me putting in does not matter instead of doesn't. Read what googlephone says at the end of the thread at post #204..............yeah..
teknoweanie said:
Wow I guess you did a bunch of useless stuff that does not matter. About as useful as me putting in does not matter instead of doesn't. Read what googlephone says at the end of the thread at post #204..............yeah..
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Ok, didnt know

OTA 9.0 Update RET EU

Did someone in the RETEU Channel allready have this ?
I dont see it on lolinet.
Also. Is it possible that i flash a RETUS or DTEU image towards my phone ? Do i still get the RET EU updates or does it not matter?
Kind regards and thanks !
You won't be able to flash the boot.img from RETUS or the international version and you won't get OTA updates if you have an unlocked bootloader.
If it's not in the firmware list yet, the update likely isn't out yet. I'm using a German Moto G6 with the ALI_RETAIL_9.0_PPS29.55-24_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC firmware and it works really well.
@HeavyHDx Idid the same, but my device got the reteu PIE upgrade today.
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@HeavyHDx Idid the same, but my device got the reteu PIE upgrade today.
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I updated with the from stated before. But then when i tried to call i could not hear anyone nor they could hear me... Searched the internet. Tried all solutions... nothing helped...
Rerolled to 8.0 If you got it yesterday i hope i get it soon then.
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I updated with the from stated before. But then when i tried to call i could not hear anyone nor they could hear me... Searched the internet. Tried all solutions... nothing helped...
Rerolled to 8.0 If you got it yesterday i hope i get it soon then.
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Did you end up getting the update? Sadly the firmware isn't on lolinet yet (the hell kind of name is that anyway?)
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ali/official/RETEU/
Downgrading to 8.0 and locking the bootloader won't work since even an unlocked bootloader won't allow you to install older versions. I'm not sure if you can actually get OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader.
Does anyone have the OTA package? It's still nowhere to be found and Motorola support can't provide me with the firmware file unfortunately.
They finally added it:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ali/official/RETEU/
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Ok so this is disappointing, I'm still getting "(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key" on boot.img even though this is definitely the right version for my phone (XT1925-5 RETEU). Any ideas? I've tried literally every boot.img that's available from that site and none worked. I want to relock my bootloader to give the phone to someone else who needs updates to work.
HeavyHDx said:
They finally added it:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ali/official/RETEU/
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Ok so this is disappointing, I'm still getting "(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key" on boot.img even though this is definitely the right version for my phone (XT1925-5 RETEU). Any ideas? I've tried literally every boot.img that's available from that site and none worked. I want to relock my bootloader to give the phone to someone else who needs updates to work.
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You can relock it; it's a little complicated though.
Care to elaborate?
HeavyHDx said:
They finally added it:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ali/official/RETEU/
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Ok so this is disappointing, I'm still getting "(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key" on boot.img even though this is definitely the right version for my phone (XT1925-5 RETEU). Any ideas? I've tried literally every boot.img that's available from that site and none worked. I want to relock my bootloader to give the phone to someone else who needs updates to work.
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Bad key is normal. It doesn't mean anything is wrong, it just means your bootloader is unlocked. You can also take OTAs with an unlocked bootloader. The bootloader and gpt.bin refusing to flash is also normal. Bootloader's don't allow downgrades, so it keeps the most recent one. You can skip it if that happens. Just flash everything else in order. You can also downgrade. However, if you flash a firmware that's too old, sometimes the radio or touchscreen won't work. If that happens, just flash a more recent firmware. (Ex. Instead of using the first Oreo firmware, use the latest Oreo release.)
And is relocking the bootloader possible at all?
HeavyHDx said:
And is relocking the bootloader possible at all?
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It's possible, but I wouldn't recommend doing it. If one thing about the system is off, it'll lock you into read only mode, which will brick the phone. Not even stock firmware can flash in read only. I'm also uncertain of the exact commands to do it. I'd tell you how if I knew. Motorola has their own set of commands they like to use for it.

[GUIDE] Root howto

For Complete Root howto please read this post
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Quick root howto for Realme X2
What is written below is for both CN and EU versions, but the files attached are for CN only!
Please pay attention that files attached are version-specific
Credits: Magisk (@topjohnwu), TWRP for Realme X2 (@mauronofrio)
Unlock the bootloader with a help of apk file
Install Magisk manager apk to your stock system
Enter fastboot mode and perform there:
fastboot flash --disable-verification vbmeta vbmeta.img
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
fastboot reboot
EDIT/NOTE
In order to have Magisk out of Core Only Mode:
boot into TWRP, mount SYSTEM in RW mode and from the computer perform
Code:
adb shell "cat /system/build_19771.prop >> /system/build.prop"
adb reboot
For EU version (RMX1993) you should replace 19771 with 19672 in the filename.
EDIT 2
I attach here a file with A.13 version boot image patched for magisk. Of course, you should change the file name in the howto above, the line with fastboot flash boot ...
In the next few days I hope to provide more detailed Root howto, thus there will be no dependency on any files from here for the next version releases.
EDIT 3
Here comes the next version A.14. Please find the corresponding file attached. vbmeta.img stays identical for all versions.
Thanku
通过我的 RMX1991 上的 Tapatalk发言
I've tested it. I passed it perfectly
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怎样才能在twrp 里刷入magisk ?
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Does using this disable the fingerprint scanner?
gwiqu said:
Does using this disable the fingerprint scanner?
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Of course. Even before this, when bootloader is unlocked, it stops working
Does the 1993 version need a different vbmeta?
surferbyter said:
Does the 1993 version need a different vbmeta?
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vbmeta.img files are identical in the current ROMs for CN (A.12) and EU (A.15)
yakovpol said:
Of course. Even before this, when bootloader is unlocked, it stops working
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Is there any way to have the finger print scanner back?
yakovpol said:
vbmeta.img files are identical in the current ROMs for CN (A.12) and EU (A.15)
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Excellent, I have already tried the root without installing the twrp. then waiting for better times I restored stock locking up the bootloader. Here on the forum regarding the root guides, there are two and there is some confusion for a neophyte who wants to try his hand at mod. It would need only one clear and complete, perhaps integrating it with the procedure for restoring stock if one wanted to go back. For now I'm working like crazy, for example tonight night shift. but as soon as I have some time I will try to make a draft.
Unlocking guide with:
links and steps to follow for using the tool, (deep start test)
commands for dump recovery stock, (dd if)
links to files and commands for the flash of vbmeta and magisk,
link to the file and commands for the TWRP flash.
Guide to stock recovery with:
links and commands for the recovery stock flash,
link to the official rom to flash with the recovery stock,
Command to lock the bootloader,
links and steps for using the tool, (exit from the deep test)
in the end they would put the XDA threads links to any custom roms, for example starting from this one.
surferbyter said:
Excellent, I have already tried the root without installing the twrp. then waiting for better times I restored stock locking up the bootloader. Here on the forum regarding the root guides, there are two and there is some confusion for a neophyte who wants to try his hand at mod. It would need only one clear and complete, perhaps integrating it with the procedure for restoring stock if one wanted to go back. For now I'm working like crazy, for example tonight night shift. but as soon as I have some time I will try to make a draft.
Unlocking guide with:
links and steps to follow for using the tool, (deep start test)
commands for dump recovery stock, (dd if)
links to files and commands for the flash of vbmeta and magisk,
link to the file and commands for the TWRP flash.
Guide to stock recovery with:
links and commands for the recovery stock flash,
link to the official rom to flash with the recovery stock,
Command to lock the bootloader,
links and steps for using the tool, (exit from the deep test)
in the end they would put the XDA threads links to any custom roms, for example starting from this one.
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Thank you for good advice! I am a hobbyist, not a professional. I have numerous obligations too. But I shall do my best.
I tried the deeptest apk, and when I enter start the in-depth test, the phone reboots, enters the fastboot mode for 1 second and the reboots again normally. What's the issue here?
wasi006 said:
I tried the deeptest apk, and when I enter start the in-depth test, the phone reboots, enters the fastboot mode for 1 second and the reboots again normally. What's the issue here?
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Evidently, you did not succeed with entering fastboot. Check if OEM unlock is enabled in Developer Settings and try again with DeepTesting app
Happiest new is that Fingerprint is working after bootloader unlocking (After A13 Update).
mishal.sarwar1 said:
Happiest new is that Fingerprint is working after bootloader unlocking (After A13 Update).
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Is this true can anyone confirm this on Indian Variant I restricted myself from buying this phone because I read that in realme phones the Fingerprint will stop working after unlocking the bootloader. If that's not the case I'll buy myself one :laugh:
njaya95 said:
Is this true can anyone confirm this on Indian Variant I restricted myself from buying this phone because I read that in realme phones the Fingerprint will stop working after unlocking the bootloader. If that's not the case I'll buy myself one :laugh:
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Realme Authority is now concern about it. You can wait for a while or can buy it.
I don't know about indian varient. Chinese one is now working great with unlocked bootloader.
mishal.sarwar1 said:
Realme Authority is now concern about it. You can wait for a while or can buy it.
I don't know about indian varient. Chinese one is now working great with unlocked bootloader.
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I mean the fp??? Is it working or not???
njaya95 said:
I mean the fp??? Is it working or not???
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Its working on Chinese one but not tested on Indian varrient, but it should work.
narshi shukla said:
Its working on Chinese one but not tested on Indian varrient, but it should work.
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Thanks for the reply bro, will buy the phone when it's back in stock.
For A14 please
Can anyone confirm if the fingerprint is still working after unlocking bootloader for A14?
It will make a huge difference for me

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