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(MetroPCS) LG Leon LGMS345 (KDZ/Root/TWRP/Bootloader Unlock/Xposed/Custom Rom)

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages that may occur from using any of the information provided below. If you need help feel free to ask.
Warning: You will not be able to return to LGMS34510b after flashing D or F.
Flashing KDZ will remove root and custom recovery. You may need to unlock bootloader after flashing.
KDZ Files for LG Leon LGMS345 (MetroPCS)
LGMS345 AMTPKT MS34510F_00 MTP MetroPCS Download (Stock Android 5.1.1)(Bootloader can be Unlocked)
LGMS345 AMTPKT MS34510D_00 MTP MetroPCS Download (Stock Android 5.1.1)(Bootloader can be unlocked)
Tools:
LG Drivers - http://www.rootmetropcs.com/lg-leon/drivers/LG-Mobile-Driver_v4.0.3.0.zip
LG Flash Tool - http://www.rootmetropcs.com/lg-leon/LG_Flash_Tool_2014/LG Flash Tool 2014.zip
KDZ Extractor - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483250
How to flash kdz: (Unbrick Phone)
Remove the battery and put it back in.
Hold the Volume Up button while connecting to USB Cable to the phone from the computer.
The Volume up button needs to be held until it reaches download mode
Having problems connecting phone?
[*]Open device manager and change the LG Mobile USB Serial port to COM 20 and restart.
Open the Flash Tool
Select Type: 3GQCT
PhoneMode: EMERGENCY
KDZ : MS34510f_00.KDZ
Click on Normal Flash
Click on Clear update registry
Country: different country
Language: English (If no language displays do not worry. Just leave blank)
Click okay and wait for the LG Mobile Support tool to recognize the device. It takes a minute or two but the tool will recognize it. The software starts the extraction and re-boots at %100. You can remove USB cable, your device will boot normally, and the device is no longer stuck in a boot loop.
Unlocking bootloader:
Launch the Settings Application
Scroll Down and Tap on About Phone(or About Device)
Locate the Build Number Section
Tap on the Build Number Option 7 Times
Go Back to the Main Settings Page
Scroll Down and Tap on Developer Options
Enable USB Debugging mode.
Look for the ‘OEM Unlock’ Option in the Developer Mode Section (tap and check the box)
Now the bootloader is unlocked.
One Click Root - (Root + SupuerSU)
Developed by CamoHidddenDj
Downloads:
LG ROOT ZIP (LG Leon one click root zip)
LG Drivers (LG Universal drivers. You may already have installed)
Navigate to downloads and install LG Drivers.
Navigate to download location and UNZIP the file. LG_Leon_OCR_v2.zip
Navigate to the unzipped folder \LG_Leon_OCR_v2
Connect your LG leon to the computer via USB cable. Make sure you have unlocked bootloader.
In the LG_Leon_OCR_v2 folder click the root.bat (This will root your device)
follow the instructions and wait. (Phone will reboot a couple times)
When done you may need to remove battery and reboot.
You are now rooted.
Custom Recovery for LG Leon MS345
Developed by Unjustified Dev
Downloads:
TWRP - Download
How to install custom recovery
Install Flashify from playstore.
Open Flashify
Grant Superuser permissions.
Under Flash Tab Click Recovery Image
Choose file explorer and navigate to where you save twrp-2.8.7.0-ms345.img and select.
It will ask Flash recovery? Tap YUP!
Once recovery has finished flashing it will ask if you want to reboot. Click Ok.
This should boot you into TWRP Recovery mode.
Xposed for LG Leon MS345
Created by rovo89
Downloads:
Xposed Installer APK - (Xposed Installer APP For LG Leon)
Xposed Lollipop Framework - (Xposed Lollipop 5.1.1 for LG Leon)'
How to Install Xposed
Boot into recovery TWRP
Tap Install
Navigate to folder you saved xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip and select.
Swipe to confirm Flash.
When Flash is complete Reboot to System.
Install XposedInstall_3.0_alpha4.apk
Now you should have Xposed framework installed and be able to download modules.
Custom Roms:
cm-12.1-20150906-UNOFFICIAL - Created by LEPT-Development (Camera does not work)

Mod Edit: OP Quote removed
hello what is the decrypt key for the mega links

JTOSYNCROW said:
hello what is the decrypt key for the mega links
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My guess is this post has to do with that link to the custom TWRP recovery and that it's all a scheme to get us to click through. He could easily post the mega.nz link directly. I might have to say this one is a false flag unless someone else can hopefully prove me wrong.

mario0318 said:
My guess is this post has to do with that link to the custom TWRP recovery and that it's all a scheme to get us to click through. He could easily post the mega.nz link directly. I might have to say this one is a false flag unless someone else can hopefully prove me wrong.
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I will upload to personal server today. All methods work and been tested. Should not need decryption key for any files. Will post new links today.

All links have been updated and tested multiple times. If you can not get this to work it is something you are doing wrong. Either you do not have the MetroPCS variant or you did not follow directions. Make sure you are using the LG Leon MS345 10 d/e/y and you follow directions. I have personally tested these methods numerous times and all work without a problem. Thanks.

Do Not flash this on a LG Risio from Cricket. It will hard brick and no longer power on =( Flashes fine though, lol

I have that issue with supesu binary update. I finally got it to say installed successfully after trying to update it immediately after root checking. Although after i did the reboot kingroot showed up in the notification bar to root again. Any advice?
---------- Post added at 10:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:41 AM ----------
Oh also it messages me on *occasion* that another superuser is installed.

I rooted with Kingroot, used the Kingroot to Su script, installed Flashify to flash recovery.....all good right now.

Will it work for LG-H324t v10c Philippines?

Link
Brother the links not working

All these links go to BS!

yes for some reason links arent working

Missing a Step
Step one go to Settings after that go to General then click Developer options and the final step is to Enable OEM unlock. this should get rid of the security error code 1003.
my phone type is MS34510f Lg Leon with android version 5.1.1
dmmckitrick said:
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages that may occur from using any of the information provided below. If you need help feel free to ask.
Warning: You will not be able to return to LGMS34510b after flashing D or F.
Flashing KDZ will remove root and custom recovery. You may need to unlock bootloader after flashing.
KDZ Files for LG Leon LGMS345 (MetroPCS)
LGMS345 AMTPKT MS34510F_00 MTP MetroPCS Download (Stock Android 5.1.1)(Bootloader can be Unlocked)
LGMS345 AMTPKT MS34510D_00 MTP MetroPCS Download (Stock Android 5.1.1)(Bootloader can be unlocked)
Tools:
LG Drivers - http://www.rootmetropcs.com/lg-leon/drivers/LG-Mobile-Driver_v4.0.3.0.zip
LG Flash Tool - http://www.rootmetropcs.com/lg-leon/LG_Flash_Tool_2014/LG Flash Tool 2014.zip
KDZ Extractor - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483250
How to flash kdz: (Unbrick Phone)
Remove the battery and put it back in.
Hold the Volume Up button while connecting to USB Cable to the phone from the computer.
The Volume up button needs to be held until it reaches download mode
Having problems connecting phone?
[*]Open device manager and change the LG Mobile USB Serial port to COM 20 and restart.
Open the Flash Tool
Select Type: 3GQCT
PhoneMode: EMERGENCY
KDZ : MS34510f_00.KDZ
Click on Normal Flash
Click on Clear update registry
Country: different country
Language: English (If no language displays do not worry. Just leave blank)
Click okay and wait for the LG Mobile Support tool to recognize the device. It takes a minute or two but the tool will recognize it. The software starts the extraction and re-boots at %100. You can remove USB cable, your device will boot normally, and the device is no longer stuck in a boot loop.
Unlocking bootloader:
Launch the Settings Application
Scroll Down and Tap on About Phone(or About Device)
Locate the Build Number Section
Tap on the Build Number Option 7 Times
Go Back to the Main Settings Page
Scroll Down and Tap on Developer Options
Enable USB Debugging mode.
Look for the ‘OEM Unlock’ Option in the Developer Mode Section (tap and check the box)
Now the bootloader is unlocked.
One Click Root - (Root + SupuerSU)
Developed by CamoHidddenDj
Downloads:
LG ROOT ZIP (LG Leon one click root zip)
LG Drivers (LG Universal drivers. You may already have installed)
Navigate to downloads and install LG Drivers.
Navigate to download location and UNZIP the file. LG_Leon_OCR_v2.zip
Navigate to the unzipped folder \LG_Leon_OCR_v2
Connect your LG leon to the computer via USB cable. Make sure you have unlocked bootloader.
In the LG_Leon_OCR_v2 folder click the root.bat (This will root your device)
follow the instructions and wait. (Phone will reboot a couple times)
When done you may need to remove battery and reboot.
You are now rooted.
Custom Recovery for LG Leon MS345
Developed by Unjustified Dev
Downloads:
TWRP - Download
How to install custom recovery
Install Flashify from playstore.
Open Flashify
Grant Superuser permissions.
Under Flash Tab Click Recovery Image
Choose file explorer and navigate to where you save twrp-2.8.7.0-ms345.img and select.
It will ask Flash recovery? Tap YUP!
Once recovery has finished flashing it will ask if you want to reboot. Click Ok.
This should boot you into TWRP Recovery mode.
Xposed for LG Leon MS345
Created by rovo89
Downloads:
Xposed Installer APK - (Xposed Installer APP For LG Leon)
Xposed Lollipop Framework - (Xposed Lollipop 5.1.1 for LG Leon)'
How to Install Xposed
Boot into recovery TWRP
Tap Install
Navigate to folder you saved xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip and select.
Swipe to confirm Flash.
When Flash is complete Reboot to System.
Install XposedInstall_3.0_alpha4.apk
Now you should have Xposed framework installed and be able to download modules.
Custom Roms:
cm-12.1-20150906-UNOFFICIAL - Created by LEPT-Development (Camera does not work)
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Terrible, so much effort was put into making a pretty awesome post with all the tools needed to handle the Leon..... and all links are trash...
does anyone moderate around here?
very annoying for XDA I expect more.....
going to android central

Hi, someone can send me the aboot.bin file from an unlocked phone? thanks

I have went through and found working links for the files that did not having working links.
LG Drivers - http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
LG Flash Tool - http://etp.tfm.ro/LG Flash Tool 2014.zip
LG One Click Root - http://androidforums.com/attachments/lg_leon_ocr_v2-zip.93091/
LG MS345 Custom TWRP Recovery - http://qc1.androidfilehost.com/dl/K...611/24052804347772357/twrp-2.8.7.0-ms345.img?
XPosed Installer APK - http://www.apkmirror.com/wp-content...d.xposed.installer-3.0_alpha4-37-minAPI15.apk
XPosed Lollipop Framework - https://ga1.androidfilehost.com/dl/...7/24336189125296133/xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip?
CyanogenMod 12.1 for LG MS345 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347809242
Please let me know if any of these need correcting.

You guys are better off trying the XenonHD ROM. Much speedier than CM 12 at least on the MS345. Check it out here. Please be sure to read through the thread though. There are a few minor issues, especially with the camera not working, same with this CM 12 ROM. Third party camera apps may work though.

Hello XDA.
This afaik is where the gurus Nest, and I'd really appreciate some help.
MS 345 (leon)
Status/operability. (using windows 7)
Boot = loop / Fail. (optimizing app 1/31)
Download/Firmware Mode = accessible
Factory Reset = accessible, but avails nothing.
Android MTP device driver installation (Fails.)
LGE Mobile USB composite Device (Installs)
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Background/info:
I want to either go stock on this phone, or get the system to forget about "optimizing apps" and actually BOOT.
LG suite cannot communicate with Device.
Flash tool will complete – but I cannot revert this an older version.
Phone uses a custom “Factory Reset” script/menu. Its all pretty whereas the usual stock android ones are text based only.
History :
( When it had original firmware
>>Brother Does his handiwork (Problem) phone hangs during MetroPCS logo Animation. Factory reset at this point avails nothing.
>>Flashed to later Revision of firmware from LG / Metro Rev b. to d.
>> Optimizing app 1/31 – goes to around 22, reboots before finishing. Endless.
My suspicion is that the phone doesn't have enough free space to do what it needs to re:moving operations Mind you, I'm a novice when it comes to the android realm, but i could not clear the cache due to the strange recovery menu / bootup rom LG uses.
At this point I reckon my options are :
1. Access the partitions directly using ADB / a partition tool and wipe the partition so I could flash it with the original OS.
Is this a viable option? (apparently NOT, because I cannot enable USB debugging)
I have downloaded and installed Android Studio, and even tried the stand alone SDK windows package.
Here where my obstacles:
ADB cannot see phone. command:adb Devices)
Again, People recommend putting phone into USB debug mode in Android>Settings. But that's not an option with a 'bricked' phone. I tried to manually install several drivers (for MTP) but none of them work, only the composite ones. But I didnt know whether MTP drive would be mandatory to access the partitions.
In my most recent attempt at fixing this phone, I've tried (or attempted) the instructions found on these pages:
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Strangely even though I can use the flash program and operate on the phone, I still cannot use ADB to access the phone so I can wipe the partitions.
If anyone knows how else I could REALLY wipe this Android, or think I am on the wrong Path. Please, please help.
ps. This guy said I CANNOT revert to a previous OS:
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Hi Everyone,
Do you know if the T-Mobile version of the LG Leon can be customized in the same manner as these posts shown above?
Please advise,

[guide] update nougat and oreo flashing method p8lite 2017

UPDATE TO THE MOST RECENT VERSIONS NUGAT AND OREO
FLASHING METHOD​
HTML:
- An advert! The Flash phone can have bricks. I'm not responsible for that:p:p.
- If you are not sure, do not make any changes and you can leave this forum:confused::confused:.
- This method uses a modified stock recovery that does not verify the files.
- It serves to update firmware, as well as update to Oreo, but not to do Downgrade Nougat.
- also serves to perform rebrand changing cust.
- make copies of data and applications.
- I will not explain how to unlock the bootloader and install twrp, there are many tutorials.
- with this method the bootloader will be blocked again.
REQUIREMENTS:
- activate OEM unlocking from developer options.
- Unlock the bootloader.
- install recovery twrp P8 lite nougat
- download the firmware finder.exe to download the updates
- download the firmware of your compilation and / or rebrand compilation
- Download the HWOTA file and unzip.
- minimum battery of 50%
PROCESS.​
FLASH UPDATE
- unzip the file HWOTA.zip
- download the firmware of your compilation (settings / about the phone)
- the firmware is three files in the update.zip, update_data_full_public.zip and update_full_XX-LXX_hw_xx
- the latter "update_full_XX-LXX_hw_xx" there are usually several L21, L01, etc. just download one and it will depend on the cell model.
- If there are not three, it does not work.
- Rename the firmware as follows : update.zip, update_data_public.zip, update_all_hw.zip
- copy and paste the renamed files into the "HWOTA" directory.
- the HWOTA folder, copy and paste in the external memory.
- turn off the cell phone and boot in recovery twrp.
- change to external memory.
- find the HWOTA folder and flash the OTA_catuva21.zip file
- the cell phone will automatically restart
- and start updating let it finish
- if for some reason it remains on the black screen, or sticks to the huawei logo
- perform hard reset (press the volume more and power, and perform both wipes)
- CONGRATULATIONS UPDATE YOUR ANDROID.
REBRAND
- unzip the file HWOTA.zip
- download the "PRA-L...C...oeminfo.zip" (it's a flasheable file)
- download the firmware, this depends on the brand you want to change "PRA-L... C...oeminfo.zip"
- rename updates: follow steps 3 to 8 of FLASH UPDATE
- Create a folder in the external memory and paste the "PRA-L ...C ..oeminfo.zip" of your selection.
- turn off the cell phone and boot in recovery twrp.
- change to external memory.
- search the folder oeminfo and flash "PRA-L ... C ... oeminfo.zip"
- DANGER DANGER:crying::crying:
- when finished flashing DO NOT REALIZE REBOOT SYSTEM
- return to the main screen.
- select reebot.
- select bootloader and automatically restart in fastboot mode.
- and as you will see the bootloader is blocked.
- unlock the bootloader with your code (if it is in red, just unlock)
- once unlocked it will boot in recovery twrp.
- search the HWOTA folder
- find the HWOTA folder and flash the OTA_catuva21.zip file
- the cell phone will automatically restart
- and start updating let it finish
- if for some reason it remains on the black screen, or sticks to the huawei logo
- perform a hard reset (press the volume more and power until the wipes menu appears)
- CONGRATULATIONS UPDATE YOUR ANDROID .
CREDITS
CATUVA21 (to be adapted for this terminal)
Idrees Patel (take your night recovery, and adapt)
mankindtw (use your flash method that I publish for high ranges)
FirmwareFinder (for publishing the updates)

GOOD LINK OF THE BASE OF THIS WORK
[Guide] Mate 9 Flash Oreo Update Package and Downgrade Nougat
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-oreo-update-package-t3699522
Huawei P8 Lite 2017 / Honor 8 Lite Android Oreo update brings Project Treble support
https://www.xda-developers.com/huaw...e-android-oreo-update-project-treble-support/

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You really gonna laugh at me. I was rebranding my huawei PRA-LX1 and I already unlocked the bootloader. Successfully done all firsts 9th steps but when I had to unlock bootloader I figured out that I didn't keep the bootloader code from the last time... Then as the website is under maintenance I had to call huawei support, not open during the week-end in my country... During these days stucked in bootloader mode, it runned out of battery and powered off. I finally get the bootloader code from huawei but when trying to unlock I get "Wrong password" from fastboot. I tried to update via dload method but it didn't work I have no idea what I can do to fix it. Are there any chances to unbrick my device?
Thanks,
Nathoufresh
Sorry for my bad english

MYA-L23 Boot Loop / unbrick

[tutorial]
Unbrick a Mya-L23 Huawei.
Hi recently I got my hands on a Mya-L23 and I thought it would be very good to use as a In Car Waze, so since I use a tasker app for this I needed root, so I did a booboo, rooted it wrong and ended up with a VERY nasty bootloop ( I even did open it to remove the batter ) , however I was able to recover it and see that it was almost unbrickable.
The Chip inside a Huawei Y5 2017 is basically a MT6737T so thankfully there's a tool we can use to write directly to the chip ! ( YAY ) it's called Smart Phone Flash Tool ( SP tool ) , so basically we are going to overwrite the whole phone so we have a new and fresh install.
- tools:
you are going to need:
SP tools
you can get them from here ( 2019 )
https://aiomobilestuff.com/download-sp-flash-tool-newest-mt6752-mt6732/
https://spflashtool.com/download/
( very handy troubleshooting page for this software https://www.gizmoadvices.com/fix-sp-flash-tool-stuck-0/ )
MT65XX USB VCOM
https://mydevfiles.com/download/mt65xx-usb-vcom-driver/
Rom *this oneworked for me*
filename: Huawei_Y5_2017_MYA-L23_(Maya-L23C469B127)_by_(FirmwareOS.com).zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603900863
you can look for other roms here:
https://firmwareos.com/category/huawei/page/2
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=folder&id=14554
The ROMS ARE HUGE !!!!!!!!!
- How to do it.
1- Install the MT drivers
2- Open the rom ( unzip it )
3- locate the "download agent file" ( this is a file that will tell SPtool what will be downloaded )
in the rom I used it was called: DA_SWSEC.bin and it was located in a folder called download agent
4-locate the scatter loading file ( inside the firmware folder of the rom ) , this is a text file in my case it was: MT6737T_Android_scatter.txt
5- Now open the SP flash tool
6- Press the download tab
it will have a screen with 3 things you can write, go to where it says: "Download agent" click on choose , and add the the download agent file you identified before
7-Load the scatter loading file, pressing on choose on the second choose button, if everything is ok it will read a lot of files, and will take like 10 minutes or so... be patient
8-you will see below this a select list that says:
Download Only, Firmware upgrade, format all + download
for now select: Download only, if it fails, try Firmware upgrade, if that fails, then Format all + download
8-WITHOUT THE PHONE CONNECTED TO THE PC PRESS the Green Download button on SP tool
9-Hold the VOL DOWN button on your phone ( even if it is on a boot loop )
10-Insert a USB cable from the PC to the phone, keep the VOL DOWN BUTTON PRESSED until it starts showing a yellow like , then the rom will be written to your phone. ( after this most likely it will be alive again )
11- Profit !
---------------------- Do all of this at your own risk ----------------------
Most likely this will work with other y5 or even other phone models with the right rom and download agent...
Have a nice day !
XDA:DevDB Information
Fix BootLoop Unbrick MYA-L23 , Theme for the Huawei Y5 (2017)
Contributors
chuby007
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2019-10-24
Last Updated 2019-10-24

MYA-L23 Boot Loop / unbrick

[tutorial]
Unbrick a Mya-L23 Huawei.
Hi recently I got my hands on a Mya-L23 and I thought it would be very good to use as a In Car Waze, so since I use a tasker app for this I needed root, so I did a booboo, rooted it wrong and ended up with a VERY nasty bootloop ( I even did open it to remove the batter ) , however I was able to recover it and see that it was almost unbrickable.
The Chip inside a Huawei Y5 2017 is basically a MT6737T so thankfully there's a tool we can use to write directly to the chip ! ( YAY ) it's called Smart Phone Flash Tool ( SP tool ) , so basically we are going to overwrite the whole phone so we have a new and fresh install.
- tools:
you are going to need:
SP tools
you can get them from here ( 2019 )
https://aiomobilestuff.com/download-sp-flash-tool-newest-mt6752-mt6732/
https://spflashtool.com/download/
( very handy troubleshooting page for this software https://www.gizmoadvices.com/fix-sp-flash-tool-stuck-0/ )
MT65XX USB VCOM
https://mydevfiles.com/download/mt65xx-usb-vcom-driver/
Rom *this oneworked for me*
filename: Huawei_Y5_2017_MYA-L23_(Maya-L23C469B127)_by_(FirmwareOS.com).zip
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603900863
you can look for other roms here:
https://firmwareos.com/category/huawei/page/2
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=folder&id=14554
The ROMS ARE HUGE !!!!!!!!!
- How to do it.
1- Install the MT drivers
2- Open the rom ( unzip it )
3- locate the "download agent file" ( this is a file that will tell SPtool what will be downloaded )
in the rom I used it was called: DA_SWSEC.bin and it was located in a folder called download agent
4-locate the scatter loading file ( inside the firmware folder of the rom ) , this is a text file in my case it was: MT6737T_Android_scatter.txt
5- Now open the SP flash tool
6- Press the download tab
it will have a screen with 3 things you can write, go to where it says: "Download agent" click on choose , and add the the download agent file you identified before
7-Load the scatter loading file, pressing on choose on the second choose button, if everything is ok it will read a lot of files, and will take like 10 minutes or so... be patient
8-you will see below this a select list that says:
Download Only, Firmware upgrade, format all + download
for now select: Download only, if it fails, try Firmware upgrade, if that fails, then Format all + download
8-WITHOUT THE PHONE CONNECTED TO THE PC PRESS the Green Download button on SP tool
9-Hold the VOL DOWN button on your phone ( even if it is on a boot loop )
10-Insert a USB cable from the PC to the phone, keep the VOL DOWN BUTTON PRESSED until it starts showing a yellow like , then the rom will be written to your phone. ( after this most likely it will be alive again )
11- Profit !
---------------------- Do all of this at your own risk ----------------------
Most likely this will work with other y5 or even other phone models with the right rom and download agent...
Have a nice day !
XDA:DevDB Information
Fix BootLoop Unbrick MYA-L23 , Theme for the Huawei Y5 (2017)
Contributors
chuby007
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2019-10-24
Last Updated 2019-10-24

How To Guide Unlock bootloader / Root Poco F5 pro

Hey guys, i'm sharing how i rooted my phone, hope it helps someone !
Requirements :​ - A good usb cable (the one that comes with the phone works)
- A pc
- Android USB Drivers ( https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb )
- SDK platform tools ( https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools )
- Xiaomi unlock tool ( https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html )
- The ROM (seek for the same version you have, check region also) ( https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/archive/miui/mondrian/ )
- Magisk ( https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk )
Preparing files :​ - Extract the platform tools folder and put it somewhere
- Extract the rom folder and put it in platform tools folder, for ease of use
- Create a folder "Tools" (or whatever) and put in Magisk
- Extract xiaomi unlock tool and put the folder in Tools
- Make a copy of your magisk.apk but rename it to magisk.zip. you should be able to open the file like a zipped folder
Unlock the bootloader :​- Reboot your phone to bootloader :​To do that, you need first to unlock dev settings ;​ - Go to your settings
- Go to About phone
- Spam click "MIUI Version" until it asks for code/schema/etc
Now you should be able to see dev settings !
Preparing android :​ - Return to last settings page
- Go to Additional Settings
- Go to Dev Settings
- Turn "OEM Unlocking" on. don't worry, you're not bricking your phone (yet)
- Add your xiaomi account, either with the xiaomi account on the main settings page or just go to MI unlock status just below and they'll ask you to connect to your account
Now you're good to go !
Unlocking your phone (disclaimer : it factory resets your phone so make a backup)​ - Turn your phone off
- Turn it on again, but while pressing VOL.-. You should see fastboot in orange on your screen
- Connect your phone to your pc using your power cord
- If it isn't done, install the usb drivers to your phone ( https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/897374309952126986/933062038081650769/USB_Drivers.mp4 )
- Launch MiFlashUnlock.exe, which should be located in platform-tools -> Tools -> MiFlash unlock if you followed the guide
- Follow instructions (Make sure to connect to the SAME account as your phone), and click unlock !
- Now either your phone is unlocked, or you get to wait 7 days. if you need to wait, There's currently no way to bypass it. You just need to wait this time (and maybe a little more to avoid accidentaly resetting the countdown) and retry unlocking.
Root your phone :​ - Reconfigure your phone, and allow file transferring in miui
- Grab Magisk.apk and magisk.zip in platform-tools -> Tools and put them on your phone
- Grab the boot.img located in platform-tools -> (name of the rom) -> images and put it in your phone
- Install magisk.apk
- Launch magisk, click the install button and click patch, give it the boot.img you put earlier
- Grab the magisk-patched-(something) in your Downloads folder (in your phone) and put it in your pc
- Shutdown your phone, and put it in Fasboot mode like for unlocking bootloader
- go to platform-tools, and launch a terminal in it
- execute " .\fastboot.exe boot (name of the patched magisk image " it should boot into your OS like usual
- Launch Magisk app and go to Modules
- Click Install and grab Magisk.zip
Voilà ! after the needed reboot you should be rooted permanently, enjoy !
Feel free to post below if there's problems, errors etc. First time writing a guide but hope if helps !