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3 Questions about root

I have a Nexus 6 as of 2 days ago and I have several questions about root.
Will I loose encryption?
Will I loose the ability to update my phone with new firmware through the handset > settings?
Can the phone be un-rooted in the event there is a warranty claim?

No, Yes, Yes

Thanks and can i root my nexus 6 and keep encryption? I heard that unlocking bootloader will wipe the device?

Milamber said:
I have a Nexus 6 as of 2 days ago and I have several questions about root.
Will I loose encryption?
Will I loose the ability to update my phone with new firmware through the handset > settings?
Can the phone be un-rooted in the event there is a warranty claim?
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1. No
2. Yes
3. Yes
Unlocking the boot loader will wipe the device. You can have root and encryption.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 6 met Tapatalk

I had a question about Nexus 6
I rooted it a few days ago with magisk seamless root I think it was and I went and changed the Rom from unholy 7.1 to pure Nexus and i reinstalled supersu ect and it says it's not rooted! Root checker even says it's not. Any ideals on how it could have happened. "I didn't do a factory reset at all by the way"

[email protected] said:
I had a question about Nexus 6
I rooted it a few days ago with magisk seamless root I think it was and I went and changed the Rom from unholy 7.1 to pure Nexus and i reinstalled supersu ect and it says it's not rooted! Root checker even says it's not. Any ideals on how it could have happened. "I didn't do a factory reset at all by the way"
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When you install a new rom, it depends on the rom whether it is rooted; it doesn't preserve your old rooting.
Most roms come unrooted. Just flash the root of your choice from recovery (twrp). Note that Magisk and SuperSu are different rooting solutions; you need to select only one - most people prefer Magisk.

If you're using SuperSU, you must use the last beta release (2.82SR5). Also please understand that SuperSU, while the proper version should work for the last Pure Nexus release, it is not supported and development had ended.
The boot.img is what gets modified by root (either Magisk or SuperSU). If you attempt to install one, then the other, you must dirty flash the ROM in between. A failed installation of either will prevent the installation of the other one.
Not factory resetting is fine, but after changing ROMs, you must always clean flash - wipe system, data, dalvik and cache BEFORE flashing the new ROM.
When flashing the same ROM, you can dirty flash - wipe at least dalvik and cache.
Between different root methods, your dirty flash should include wiping system as well before reflashing (dirty flashing) the ROM. This is because there is an addon.d script that gets installed to system to help root survive ROM updates. This script will interfere with the installation of a different root package.
The addon.d script could also be removed from system instead, but that requires root, or adb with root access.
As long as data is not wiped, your user apps and settings will survive ( that's why it's a dirty flash).
Always clean flash between different ROM installations, such as unholy to Pure Nexus.
"find somebody that you think is undeserving of your compassion and give it to them" - Christian Picciolini

When it comes to updating your device through the system/settings. A.) Nexus 6 will no longer get official updates. B.) Root will not interfere with official custom ROM updates i.e Lineage OS ota packages. C.) The only way to flash updates on a custom. ROM usually is through TWRP.

Rondeau79 said:
When it comes to updating your device through the system/settings. A.) Nexus 6 will no longer get official updates. B.) Root will not interfere with official custom ROM updates i.e Lineage OS ota packages. C.) The only way to flash updates on a custom. ROM usually is through TWRP.
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Yeah it wouldn't update or anything. I ended up flashing it all stock and sold it lol I did the exact same thing to my Nexus 6p smh got a DU rom that is 8.1 like my nexus and got gapps 8.1 but went with nano. Could that be a issue or nah? Lineage os works fine but I don't care for the setup lol

[email protected] said:
Yeah it wouldn't update or anything. I ended up flashing it all stock and sold it lol I did the exact same thing to my Nexus 6p smh got a DU rom that is 8.1 like my nexus and got gapps 8.1 but went with nano. Could that be a issue or nah? Lineage os works fine but I don't care for the setup lol
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Gapps have nothing to do with firmware updates and root. If you want stock updates on a device then move on to another handset. The Nexus line is done and will no longer be supported by Google. The Android OS as a whole will largely be discontinued eventually as well. Magisk is the only supported root function now as well. Move on to what works for you.

Rondeau79 said:
Gapps have nothing to do with firmware updates and root. If you want stock updates on a device then move on to another handset. The Nexus line is done and will no longer be supported by Google. The Android OS as a whole will largely be discontinued eventually as well. Magisk is the only supported root function now as well. Move on to what works for you.
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Which phone would you suggest? I have thought about getting a different phone. Seen two pixel 2 on eBay that I'm about to buy. One has a broken screen supposedly and the other has a bad logic board
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runekock said:
When you install a new rom, it depends on the rom whether it is rooted; it doesn't preserve your old rooting.
Most roms come unrooted. Just flash the root of your choice from recovery (twrp). Note that Magisk and SuperSu are different rooting solutions; you need to select only one - most people prefer Magisk.
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I hear where ur coming from...how can I tell the difference in a rooted and unrooted Rom? Sorry I'm really new to rooting phones and what not.
I know it worked in my Nexus 6 just fine and I rooted the phone before I installed

[email protected] said:
Which phone would you suggest? I have thought about getting a different phone. Seen two pixel 2 on eBay that I'm about to buy. One has a broken screen supposedly and the other has a bad logic board
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I hear where ur coming from...how can I tell the difference in a rooted and unrooted Rom? Sorry I'm really new to rooting phones and what not.
I know it worked in my Nexus 6 just fine and I rooted the phone before I installed
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I have not looked into a new device for a while. I would suggest a one plus 5 or a mid range Moto device. Look into something easy to modify, ie. Unlocking the bootloader, root, and custom recovery. Browse XDA forums on different devices for development support and so forth.
As far as checking root. Google play store has various root check apps that you download and simply check for root. It will say rooted or not.

I'm rooted and have Xposed : what should i do when there is an OTA update ?

Hi,
So i have a Moto G 2 XT-1068 with Android 5.0.2 and system version 22.21.28.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.ex.03 reteu.
I rooted it and installed Xposed.
Since some days, my phone notify me that there is a new (official) update avalaible :
22.56.3.en.03
My first reflex was to post in the Xposed forum :
I have a Motorola Moto G 2nd edition (2014 XT-1068) with Android 5.0.2 and these xposed versions installed :
XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk
xposed-v75-sdk21-arm-1
This morning, my phone notify me that there is a newsoftware update available :
22.56.3.en.03
Can i update ?
Will Xposed still running or do i have anything to do before or after update ?
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then :
Yes i'm rooted (i didn't know i could install exposed without root ?!) and i ask the question to rooted users : what is the recommended behavior to have when we are rooted and there is an official update like this one ? Should i ignore it ? Should i wait ? Should i update (with one of your solutions) ?
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and this is the reply i had :
You'll have to ask how an OTA works for that in your device forum.
For Google Android (untouched by OEM) in Kitkat, OTA used to check each important file individually and if one was modified, OTA would fail. This did not check all existing files or added files such as root, so as long as you uninstalled Xposed properly (restoring the original app_process files etc) then an OTA would be fine.
Since Lollipop, OTA checks the /system partition as a single item so any modification in any file, or any additional file will make the OTA fail. In which case, the only way to update would be to flash a stock ROM.
You will need to find out in your device forum which of these applies to your device.
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So this is it, i make a post in this Moto G 2014 forum

Doing the OTA will most likely delete the XposedBridge.jar so you will have to flash it again.
Else the Xposed app will still be available but the Framework won't be installed.
If it doesn't update because the /system partition has been modified, you'll have to flash the whole rom to update.

Ok, so i can try without risk ?
And what about my root ?

nonobio said:
Ok, so i can try without risk ?
And what about my root ?
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Root will be gone too. You'll have to root it again by flashing SuperSu Zip though a custom recovery. (TWRP)

Restore the nandroid backup of the stock system you made in TWRP before you rooted.
You also need the stock recovery for the OTA to install.
You made a backup of your system before you rooted, right?

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TheKill69 said:
Root will be gone too. You'll have to root it again by flashing SuperSu Zip though a custom recovery. (TWRP)
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Ok.
Seriously said:
Restore the nandroid backup of the stock system you made in TWRP before you rooted.
You also need the stock recovery for the OTA to install.
You made a backup of your system before you rooted, right?
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I'm note sure i made a backup before i rooted cause i'm note sure i knew i could install recovery without root but i checked my backup plan and my oldest backup is post root
So, what do you recommand when there is OTA like this ? Should i ignore them ?
It seems to be a hard process (flash stock recovery and root again and not sure if it will be possible anyway, is it ?) for maybe a little update ?
Maybe i should wait for the next big OTA like Android 6, then be sure that a new rooting process exist before update, and also be sure that Xposed will be supported ?
So if i ignore this 22.56.3.en.03, will i be notifyed for others newer OTA (like Android 6 for instance) ?
Thanks

nonobio said:
Hi
Ok.
I'm note sure i made a backup before i rooted cause i'm note sure i knew i could install recovery without root but i checked my backup plan and my oldest backup is post root
So, what do you recommand when there is OTA like this ? Should i ignore them ?
It seems to be a hard process (flash stock recovery and root again and not sure if it will be possible anyway, is it ?) for maybe a little update ?
Maybe i should wait for the next big OTA like Android 6, then be sure that a new rooting process exist before update, and also be sure that Xposed will be supported ?
So if i ignore this 22.56.3.en.03, will i be notifyed for others newer OTA (like Android 6 for instance) ?
Thanks
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You might have to flash the whole stock firmware back to get the stock recovery. Big waste of time.
Then rooting back means using CF Auto Root Commands again..
You have to update to it though if you want Android 6.0.
Since it won't be soon, you rather go for CM13 once it gets really stable.
Also by the way, Xposed is already supported on MM.

Thanks for these precisions.
So if i can resume : a custom rom is easier for enjoy Android updates than just Xposed.

Hi,
Can you confirm :
For someone searching advanced features like customize status bar, quick settings, shutdown menu, hardware buttons, etc : customs roms and "stock rom + exposed" are two solutions. BUT, for someone searching these same advanced features but also keep his device up to date : custom rom is really a better solution. Isn't?
I was happy when i discovered xposed as it seemed to be a easier process that flashing a custom rom, but i didn't know that i couldn't update easily..
So, what is the advantage to use xposed instead of custom rom?

Hi,
I am always thinking if i will update my stock rooted xposed rom, or if i will install a custom rom prerooted like Cyanogen mod (o have easier future updates).
i have some questions :
1- Is it possible to install xposed and modules on a custom rom like cyanogen mod ? I think yes but can you confirm ?
I know that CM come with inbuilt tweaks but i discover some great xposed module i would continue to use, even if i install CM.
2-If i keep my stock rooted xposed rom, and don't make this "little" Android 5 OTA update, will be i notified for "Android 6" ?
(i don't want to lose my time to reflash my rom, reroot mydevice, etc.., just for a little update, but i could do that for a more important update like Android 6...
3- We are agree that if i flash a custom rom like CM, it will resolve my "ota update" problem, cause there won't be "Motorola OTA" anymore, but there will be CM updates easy to make, isn't ? If yes, what could be the advantage to use stock rom rooted + xposed vs custom rom + xposed ?
Thanks

Question Regarding OTA updates on a rooted phone.

Hi guys, so my OP3T is currently running oxygen 4.0.3 and is rooted running the franco kernel, my question is simple, how do I update to the latest 4.1.3 as I've read that you can't get OTA updates on a rooted phone, thanks in advance !

stefinho said:
Hi guys, so my OP3T is currently running oxygen 4.0.3 and is rooted running the franco kernel, my question is simple, how do I update to the latest 4.1.3 as I've read that you can't get OTA updates on a rooted phone, thanks in advance !
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You have to install TWRP recovery and install any 4.1.3 oxygen OS based Rom...

I'm guessing you have TWRP then. In that case - flash full ROM zip from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oos4-0-nougat-op3t-leaked-t3523482
When it's done, reflash FK and root and you're done.

Didgeridoohan said:
I'm guessing you have TWRP then. In that case - flash full ROM zip from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oos4-0-nougat-op3t-leaked-t3523482
When it's done, reflash FK and root and you're done.
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I'm kind of a noob at this stuff, will I lose everything on my phone if I do this ?

stefinho said:
I'm kind of a noob at this stuff, will I lose everything on my phone if I do this ?
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Nope. All your data will be intact.
BUT! Always have a backup!

Didgeridoohan said:
Nope. All your data will be intact.
BUT! Always have a backup!
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Thanks man

stefinho said:
Thanks man
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No worries. Since you're a bit new, this might be a better link than the one I provided earlier...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074

And also, to get back on Franco Kernel you should also flash the latest kernel compatible with the ROM version kernel base source code or else you will run into trouble.

pitrus- said:
And also, to get back on Franco Kernel you should also flash the latest kernel compatible with the ROM version kernel base source code or else you will run into trouble.
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I am new here. What's the difference between stock and custom kernel? What else custom kernel let you do that stock won't? I heard rooting don't void OnePlus warranty, does installing a custom kernel do?

stefinho said:
how do I update to the latest 4.1.3 as I've read that you can't get OTA updates on a rooted phone
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This is actually not true. You can get OTA notifications on a rooted device, and should even install properly. It will be recognized you have a rooted device, and download the full update zip (instead of just the patch) and install it. Or manually download and flash the full update, as previously suggested, and just flash in TWRP.
Either way, flash SuperSU to get root again. And this will also prevent TWRP from being removed by the update. You'll also need to re-install custom kernel, and any other "root" modifications; as should be expected, these will have been over-written by the update.
Basically, on a stock device, you only need the patch OTA. On a rooted device, if you install the patch OTA, you will soft brick. Therefore you need the full update zip.
I too found this all very surprising (that you can OTA a rooted 3T, and use TWRP to install), coming from another device (another manufacturer). It seems OnePlus is really friendly to the dev community.
The following has the updated downloads, as well as really good instructions on how to update a rooted device (Post #3). It's what I used to update by rooted 3T: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
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vipivj said:
I am new here. What's the difference between stock and custom kernel? What else custom kernel let you do that stock won't? I heard rooting don't void OnePlus warranty, does installing a custom kernel do?
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Look at the specific custom kernel threads, to see all the features offered. But in general, custom kernels allow more control over the CPU, such as overclocking, undervolting, different governors, etc., in addition to some other features. They may increase performance or improvement battery life, but your mileage may vary.
The kernel is part of the ROM (okay, that is simply put, but good enough for this discussion) and easily put back to stock condition by flashing a full update zip as described earlier in this thread. So I don't see it in any way voiding your warranty. As I see it, by allowing bootloader unlock (does not void warranty) OnePlus is basically saying that any reasonable/logical changes which happen from that (custom recovery, custom ROMs, custom kernels) also do not void warranty.

[OTA][TWRP FLASHABLE][UPDATE] [Stock Pie] ASUS_X00T update 53

There was huge request for uploading the whole pie firmware that can be flashed using twrp.
Here is link for complete modified Firmware.
https://mega.nz/#!RP4xEa7L!AU3HW6oWiNZGVFjbMZw1JS6IuCO4UGHIPtiofELBPGI
Method:
Download the modified firmware
And keep it in ur sd card.
Reboot to TWRP.
Wipe cache and dalvik.
Install the modified firmware.
Install decrypt.zip
Install Magisk.
No need to flash Gapps.(its already in stock firmware).
Reboot(it will take some time).
For those who have alreadt downloaded original stock firmware and want save some data.
Follow this guide.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...w-to/creating-modified-firmware-twrp-t3934444

Thank You. Works Like a Charm.
Thank You Brother for the TWRP Flashable Stock PIE. It works like a Charm. Thanks once again.

Thank you for ur hard work.
But how to root ?
Mine won't boot after flashing magisk,please help.
Using pitch black trwp

Leftrand said:
Thank you for ur hard work.
But how to root ?
Mine won't boot after flashing magisk,please help.
Using pitch black trwp
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Dont forget to flash decrypt.zip
Use latest Magisk
Try this latest twrp.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....ecovery-unofficial-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3888110/amp/

subhraw said:
Dont forget to flash decrypt.zip
Use latest Magisk
Try this latest twrp.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....ecovery-unofficial-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3888110/amp/
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I did flash decript before and after
Let me try,thank you
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subhraw said:
Dont forget to flash decrypt.zip
Use latest Magisk
Try this latest twrp.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....ecovery-unofficial-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3888110/amp/
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Hello ITS me again
Tried and no luck,stuck at ASUS black screen.
Can i just revert back to Oreo 340 and flash magisk then dirty flash to ur Rom so i can keep my data and root ?

Leftrand said:
I did flash decript before and after
Let me try,thank you
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Hello ITS me again
Tried and no luck,stuck at ASUS black screen.
Can i just revert back to Oreo 340 and flash magisk then dirty flash to ur Rom so i can keep my data and root ?
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Ya u can try dat.
U should atleast be on firmware v340 for pie stable to work properly.
I think u flashed pie stable over a lower version

subhraw said:
Ya u can try dat.
U should atleast be on firmware v340 for pie stable to work properly.
I think u flashed pie stable over a lower version
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I come from 340 in this THREAD
I did wipe everything before installing ur 053
From what i read is do not wipe or loosing root
Basically no harm right like loosing IMEI or something of downgrade with twrp

Leftrand said:
I come from 340 in this THREAD
I did wipe everything before installing ur 053
From what i read is do not wipe or loosing root
Basically no harm right like loosing IMEI or something of downgrade with twrp
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U will hv to wipe data for it to work.
Dirty flash might not work(not tried).

Clean installed but it doesn't detect any Wifi and hence doesn't allow to pass through the setup. Stuck there. Any Suggestions? (Formatted Data already) (All clean (even Internal Storage and everything))
Edit: If we don't decrypt after TWRP install, it seems to work fine. For those who are facing the same issue as mine, try not to decrypt after installing. Worked for me then.

anmolkakkar said:
Clean installed but it doesn't detect any Wifi and hence doesn't allow to pass through the setup. Stuck there. Any Suggestions? (Formatted Data already) (All clean (even Internal Storage and everything))
Edit: If we don't decrypt after TWRP install, it seems to work fine. For those who are facing the same issue as mine, try not to decrypt after installing. Worked for me then.
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Apparently there is a different decrypt zip for pie and flashing oreo decrypt will cause this mess. Also the new TWRP is supposed to support native decryption so maybe you can try that.

subhraw said:
Dont forget to flash decrypt.zip
Use latest Magisk
Try this latest twrp.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....ecovery-unofficial-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3888110/amp/
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can you provide decrypt.zip?

egha5037 said:
can you provide decrypt.zip?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...w-to/decrypt-zip-asus-stock-pie-roms-t3923265

WiFi not working...
Last firmware 340..

sorry, just my 2 cents;
after read all posts here, and predict that this thread would be filled by many posts later on , I think the explanation on the Original Post should be made clearer & more complete, like (from posts I read until I write this) ;
*The required firmware before doing this (should be 340 ?)
*The right (links to the right) files of required "TWRP, decrypt, and magisk" for doing this.
*The 'effect' of what will lost after doing this.. (Google 2FA perhaps? what should we do about critical —tied to a firmware state— apps like that?)
that, or maybe more...
and, personally I'd like to ask you who already do this;
"Is this pie really works smoothly and 'worth it' now?
(I read that the previous pie version before was not smooth & not really worth it compared to the original Oreo or other Custom Pie ROM for our phone. How about this one now?)
What are the minuses (and pluses) you found with this firmware?"
Thank you for the OP and all sisters & brothers here

Pasarireng said:
sorry, just my 2 cents;
after read all posts here, and predict that this thread would be filled by many posts later on , I think the explanation on the Original Post should be made clearer & more complete, like (from posts I read until I write this) ;
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I can't answer if it is better or not but I can provide how to do it. I went from 340 but if you will do clean install like me it doesn't probably matter what version you are using.
So I had 340, decrypt, TWRP 3.2.3-0 and magisk installed.
HOW TO DO CLEAN INSTALL FROM OREO TO PIE:
BE CAREFUL: Apps and data from internal storage will be deleted.
***HOW TO PREPARE:***
1) Backup all your apps and files from internal storage.
(You can use Titanium for backup your apps and after just restore them like Google 2FA etc. It works)
2) Update your TWRP to newest version "twrp-3.3.1-1-X00T-20190609.img".
(How to do it https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...ent/recovery-unofficial-twrp-3-2-3-0-t3888110)
3) Download and put it in your SD CARD:
ROM: https://forum.xda-developers.com/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m1/how-to/ota-asusx00t-t3938692
DECRYPT for PIE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/as...w-to/decrypt-zip-asus-stock-pie-roms-t3923265
MAGISK for ROOT v19.3: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
***HOW TO INSTALL:***
1) Go to TWRP (Power + Volume down) => WIPE => Advance wipe => check everything but micro sd card (you don't want to delete your files in sd card)
2) Flash ROM: UL-ASUS_X00T-WW-16.2017.1905.053-user-modified. Don't reboot after that.
3) Befofore flashing decrypt in TWRP go to MOUNT and check "Vendor"
4) Flash decrypt for pie
5) Install MAGISK 19.3
That's it. It works for me. I hope it will work for you.

Still WiFi not working...

anil128 said:
Still WiFi not working...
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Wifi is working for me but there are other bugs. Honestly I am thinking about downgrading back to oreo.

8vasa8 said:
Wifi is working for me but there are other bugs. Honestly I am thinking about downgrading back to oreo.
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What other bugs? Rom is working great, I debloated and removed about 40-45 apps from system/app and priv-app. OTG works without any tricks too. Only thing needed is way to disable expanded desktop for apps which have it by default. How do I enable camera 2 on this?

8vasa8 said:
Wifi is working for me but there are other bugs. Honestly I am thinking about downgrading back to oreo.
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IMHO I think for me, it's better to stay on Oreo for now
I have no problem what so ever now.. Would not risk it to try the Pie.
But thanks anyway for the informations.

After update this link...I can't connect to call and my mobile volume got very low,.what I missed

[CLOSED]Delete

Deleted by MarvinMod

Do I needed to format data for this?

Can you install viper4android from xda labs on stock android 10 with magisk.
Install viper4android, reboot and recheck magisk to see if it still works.
Cuz for Android 9, the moment I install any magisk modules and reboot, the magisk breaks and I have only partial root access ( root access given to apps before still works but access to newer apps doesn't)
Also what do you mean by open stock recovery folder? You mean stock rom we download from samfirm

JakunTech1010 said:
Do I needed to format data for this?
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yes, follow instructions exactly as written

fizzingbees said:
Can you install viper4android from xda labs on stock android 10 with magisk.
Install viper4android, reboot and recheck magisk to see if it still works.
Cuz for Android 9, the moment I install any magisk modules and reboot, the magisk breaks and I have only partial root access ( root access given to apps before still works but access to newer apps doesn't)
Also what do you mean by open stock recovery folder? You mean stock rom we download from samfirm
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yes, when you download the stock rom from samfirm, it becomes a folder with your stock .tar.md5 files inside, that's your stock rom folder I speak of. I do not know if it works for 9. give it a try and let us know. I have 10 and once you update, you cant downgrade due to samsungs fuse set.
FYI, you can remove the .md5 from the stock rom files for faster loading but odin wont check the integrity of the file.
also, did you know that viper is Los based? other custom roms base off of Los so just replace Los in the guide with the rom of your choice. should work but I don't know, I only stick with Los or Stock.

A705MN
good morning friend I did all the steps you told me and it remains in the lineage logo I believe that the Roms you sent me is from an A705FN and my model is an A705MN that is why it does not configure because it stays in the logo and then it restarts me in twrp

jalexis30 said:
good morning friend I did all the steps you told me and it remains in the lineage logo I believe that the Roms you sent me is from an A705FN and my model is an A705MN that is why it does not configure because it stays in the logo and then it restarts me in twrp
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my model is a705mn as it says in my signature below, your missing a step somewhere, did you format data properly? I flashed my device while writing the steps then again following the steps. also, I didn't post any stock roms and the los rom works with all a70 devices.
in twrp click wipe, then click format data and type yes and hit enter or the check on the keyboard.
when installing los, step 7 requires format data and step 9 requires format data so in the Los guide there will me format data done twice. these steps are for android 10 users, I have a guide for android 9 users that im transferring here but it will be some time. if your on android 9, pm me and ill link that guide to you, otherwise, try that format data or start from scratch by flashing the entire stock rom.

A705MN
sorry excuse my friend so much but in the step of formatting what should I do or could you give me the steps to follow and sorry for so much inconvenience
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friend and i'm in stock roms android 9 it will be that is why you don't configure the lineage it will be that you send me the android 9 guide

jalexis30 said:
sorry excuse my friend so much but in the step of formatting what should I do or could you give me the steps to follow and sorry for so much inconvenience
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friend and i'm in stock roms android 9 it will be that is why you don't configure the lineage it will be that you send me the android 9 guide
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as long as you haven't done anything else trying to get it running(if you have, start from scratch by flahing the entire stock rom using odin) otherwise, boot to twrp, click wipe, click format data, type yes and hit the check box in lower right corner, reboot.
if your on 9, use this guide, its a bit outdated but as I said im working on it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81649149&postcount=151
also, what are you wanting, lineage os or stock os?

A705MN
friend thank you very much and I was able to install everything thank you very much for your contribution and time really that this xda group is the best there are many thanks

MarvinMod said:
yes, when you download the stock rom from samfirm, it becomes a folder with your stock .tar.md5 files inside, that's your stock rom folder I speak of. I do not know if it works for 9. give it a try and let us know. I have 10 and once you update, you cant downgrade due to samsungs fuse set.
FYI, you can remove the .md5 from the stock rom files for faster loading but odin wont check the integrity of the file.
also, did you know that viper is Los based? other custom roms base off of Los so just replace Los in the guide with the rom of your choice. should work but I don't know, I only stick with Los or Stock.
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Viper4android is not a rom
It's a sound driver
It's magisk module.
What I meant is can you install this magisk model or download viper4android v2.7.6.1 from xda labs, install, reboot and check if magisk is still functional on stock Samsung Android 10 rom.
Also isn't android 10 and android 9 bootloader of Samsung rom same... V5 bootloader? Why would it mess with downgrading.?

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Viper4android is not a rom
It's a sound driver
It's magisk module.
What I meant is can you install this magisk model or download viper4android v2.7.6.1 from xda labs, install, reboot and check if magisk is still functional on stock Samsung Android 10 rom.
Also isn't android 10 and android 9 bootloader of Samsung rom same... V5 bootloader? Why would it mess with downgrading.?
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Just assumed it was a rom, my apologies. I will check that for you when i have time but ive tested many modules with magisk and they work as well as magisk. Android 10 was an overhaul, not the same rom as 9 but still V5, however, thats not really the issue other then for twrp. Samsung devices has a fuse set, when a samsung devices bootloader is upgraded, the device trips or as we say "burns" out a fuse. The device can not be downgraded. After an update from 9 to 10, if you power off, hold both vol keys and plug into pc, in download mode at the top will tell you if a fuse has been triggered and provisioned. This means you cant go from 10 back to 9.

MarvinMod said:
Just assumed it was a rom, my apologies. I will check that for you when i have time but ive tested many modules with magisk and they work as well as magisk. Android 10 was an overhaul, not the same rom as 9 but still V5, however, thats not really the issue other then for twrp. Samsung devices has a fuse set, when a samsung devices bootloader is upgraded, the device trips or as we say "burns" out a fuse. The device can not be downgraded. After an update from 9 to 10, if you power off, hold both vol keys and plug into pc, in download mode at the top will tell you if a fuse has been triggered and provisioned. This means you cant go from 10 back to 9.
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Thank you. Please do report back with viper4android. It's proper working with magisk is critical for me.
I understand your explanation about e-fuse.
But then that last android 10 upgrade that had this charging pcb issue, people did downgraded back successfully to Android 9 then.
How did they do that if e-fuse got triggered?
Lets leave this argument here.
I don't want to sidetrack you from your twrp and root work for Android 10.

Please tell me how to delete img files from the AP file
Or do I just need to replace img files with lz.4 files

fizzingbees said:
Thank you. Please do report back with viper4android. It's proper working with magisk is critical for me.
I understand your explanation about e-fuse.
But then that last android 10 upgrade that had this charging pcb issue, people did downgraded back successfully to Android 9 then.
How did they do that if e-fuse got triggered?
Lets leave this argument here.
I don't want to sidetrack you from your twrp and root work for Android 10.
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No one with a galaxy A70 has updated to Android 10 stock and then went back to Android 9 stock. Viper worked fine and i kept root.

kissa67zwi said:
Please tell me how to delete img files from the AP file
Or do I just need to replace img files with lz.4 files
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Extract the contents of AP file using peazip into a new folder on your desktop. Name the folder AP. Inside the new folder will be the files you need to delete or move out depending on what guide you following. When youve made the necessary changes, repack that new folder with peazip into a .TAR and now its flashable. Do not worry about the .lz4 extension. To delete, as long as its not zipped, right click the file, choose delete. To move the file, right click and hold, drag and drop to wherever and choose move here.

Fyi everyone, ill be making some youtube videos of the instructions for newbies by end of the week. It will have start to finish including bootloader unlock.

MarvinMod said:
Fyi everyone, ill be making some youtube videos of the instructions for newbies by end of the week. It will have start to finish including bootloader unlock.
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That would be helpful for lot.
Kindly do link your videos here for us when they get uploaded
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MarvinMod said:
No one with a galaxy A70 has updated to Android 10 stock and then went back to Android 9 stock. Viper worked fine and i kept root.
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Good to hear.
Thanks for trying and reporting back

According to your instructions, I will be able to use tvrp on the Android 10 stock?Rооt is a worker?

naruba said:
According to your instructions, I will be able to use tvrp on the Android 10 stock?Rооt is a worker?
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no,youll be using twrp to root stock 10 this method allows you to keep root and use modules. twrp does not work with android 10 stock due to some changes in 10. it does however work with custom roms. you can either have twrp, custom rom and magisk root or have stock rom and magisk root.