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Dear All,
Two days before , I brought the HTC One (32 GB Golden) which on digging the Phone identity came to know the Model no 831C, later after goggling it came to know that I belongs to Sprint Carrier.
On inserting the code of Hardware components, I found few test/s were not passed and worked normally, other issues are TV app is not recognizing the server, Double Tap Screen wake/sleep works depending on its mood, vDM Client error pops up often.
Request all the experts here to please help me out with the Solution as to how can I make it work flawlessly.
Regards
Karan Adhikari
karan_adhikari said:
Dear All,
Two days before , I brought the HTC One (32 GB Golden) which on digging the Phone identity came to know the Model no 831C, later after goggling it came to know that I belongs to Sprint Carrier.
On inserting the code of Hardware components, I found few test/s were not passed and worked normally, other issues are TV app is not recognizing the server, Double Tap Screen wake/sleep works depending on its mood, vDM Client error pops up often.
Request all the experts here to please help me out with the Solution as to how can I make it work flawlessly.
Regards
Karan Adhikari
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1) Which tests didn't pass ?
2) Which ROM are you using ?
3) TV app is discontinued by HTC (HTC suggests "Peel Smart Remote")
4) Double Tap Screen Wake works only when you lift up phone and proximity is not blocked (5 seconds cooldown between trying again).
Double tap status bar sleep is buggy on lollipop (this can be different if you have custom kernel)
5) disable vDM client app to prevent popups (you should also disable other sprint apps like HtcSprintService and Self Service SZ)
First of all, thank you for addressing my query & sorry for delay in revert.
Sir, I do know it’s the Sprint phone, as far your concern on below questions, let me try to answer them as below:
1) Which tests didn't pass?
When I run the all functions test by this code (*#*#3424#*#*) in one of the test the error word in green / red appears on screen
2) Which ROM are you using?
I believe it’s the Custom ROM, which would have be provided by Sprint. Software no is 1.54.651.8
3) TV app is discontinued by HTC (HTC suggests "Peel Smart Remote")
No comments, will try to search the PSR on play store.
4) Double Tap Screen Wake works only when you lift up phone and proximity is not blocked (5 seconds cooldown between trying again).
Will strictly follow next time when I do it.
Double tap status bar sleep is buggy on lollipop (this can be different if you have custom kernel)
Its on Android KK 4.4.2
5) disable vDM client app to prevent popups (you should also disable other sprint apps like HtcSprintService and Self Service SZ)
I didn’t find the option to disable vDM app nor did I found other apps of sprint. May I request you to suggest any alternates for it ?
Now, sir my other query is Is it advisable to flash a latest LP rom (i.e Goggle play edition or the rom developed by Bad boys team here) , also it seems that I am S-ON, because when I enter the bootload screen Power + Vol Down key where three android icon at bottom appears , I read LOCKED at the very top of the screen.
Pl. suggest whether it shall be advisable to do it if so request you to suggest the best ROM which shall run flawless in India.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Regards
Karan
Can somebody help me out with this please.. ??
The snapshots of my device are attached hereby, my only query is, and considering the attached images of device can I flash a Custom ROM on to it? Will that be advisable to do so? Are there the chances to Brick the device.
If the answer according to all the Experts here lies in assertive, which ROM is best, since this is a Sprint Device, I have found on the forum that Badboyz rom shall go flawless with any Sprint device, so may I go ahead with it. I am in India presently so wish that all the apps i.e Remote TV, Radio should run properly.
Regards
Karan Adhikari
karan_adhikari said:
The snapshots of my device are attached hereby, my only query is, and considering the attached images of device can I flash a Custom ROM on to it? Will that be advisable to do so? Are there the chances to Brick the device.
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You need to delete the second and third pictures, there is way to much personal information in there.
The "Locked" at the top of the screen in the bootloader means that the bootloader is locked. If you look directly underneath it you'll see that it says "S-Off". To flash custom recoveries or roms or anything, you need the bootloader unlocked. You can do this using HTCDev, or since you're soff, you can unlock it via adb.
Once you're bootloader is unlocked, you should be set for everything. Flash a custom recovery like Captain Throwback's custom TWRP, get root if you don't have it already, update your firmware, etc. The bad boys xda page has most of this stuff in it.
Note: Your phone is supercid, so you're not limited to just sprint roms.
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Also, just wondering what exactly were the tests that failed when you did *#*#3424#*#* ?
Thanks a lot sir, I am grateful to you, I have followed you instruction of deleting the images.
Now, last night I did the Factory Hard reset (P+V-DN keys), it went fine, except the data was erased which I never wanted to be backed up though I was haunting of loosing the Sim Lock, but all went fine.
I have my registration on HTCDEV too, and the process of obtaining the TOKENID should go without any hassles.
Now in pursuant to your advise below, will it still be mandatory to unlock the bootloader ? or I may follow the process of wipe/data and then immediately flash the BB's Rom ?
Further, I stand corrected that all the function tests are passed normally, it was my mistake of not placing the Handset on the plain surface while performing one of the test.
Finally, why the model no in phone identity says 831C, and not M8 - May I request your views on this please?
Thanking you once again for addressing, all you guys are rocking, I am here on this forum since 2008, and needless to say "A Proud Member"
All my Best wishes to MEMBERS.
With Regards
K.B. Adhikari
ssantos132 said:
You need to delete the second and third pictures, there is way to much personal information in there.
The "Locked" at the top of the screen in the bootloader means that the bootloader is locked. If you look directly underneath it you'll see that it says "S-Off". To flash custom recoveries or roms or anything, you need the bootloader unlocked. You can do this using HTCDev, or since you're soff, you can unlock it via adb.
Once you're bootloader is unlocked, you should be set for everything. Flash a custom recovery like Captain Throwback's custom TWRP, get root if you don't have it already, update your firmware, etc. The bad boys xda page has most of this stuff in it.
Note: Your phone is supercid, so you're not limited to just sprint roms.
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Also, just wondering what exactly were the tests that failed when you did *#*#3424#*#* ?
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karan_adhikari said:
I have my registration on HTCDEV too, and the process of obtaining the TOKENID should go without any hassles.
Now in pursuant to your advise below, will it still be mandatory to unlock the bootloader ? or I may follow the process of wipe/data and then immediately flash the BB's Rom ?
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Yes, you still need to unlock the bootloader. After that you need to flash a custom recovery.
After doing these two you will be able to flash a custom rom, just make sure you follow all the instructions on the BB rom page
ssantos132 said:
Yes, you still need to unlock the bootloader. After that you need to flash a custom recovery.
After doing these two you will be able to flash a custom rom, just make sure you follow all the instructions on the BB rom page
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Thanks once again. I am planing to adopt the process of unlocking the bootloader , via HTCDEV and then for flashing the custom Rom, shall seek your guidance hope you won't mind if I bother you for it.
Best Wishes
Karan
Hi ssantos132,
I found there is a SuperSU app preinstalled on my Handset, which prompts me to Grant access when I try to install some other apps from PS- goggle, is my device rooted, because I have found in this link (http://blog.laptopmag.com/root-htc-one-m8), wherein lastly the SuperSU app gets installed automatically.
Pl. guide.
Thanks
Yeah, it looks like you already have root. Try downloading a root checker app from the play store if you want to make sure.
ssantos132 said:
Yeah, it looks like you already have root. Try downloading a root checker app from the play store if you want to make sure.
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Well thanks for replying. I did that earlier, it says Congratulation your device is rooted. So now when we have concluded that my device is Rooted, the only thing left to be done is, flashing a Custom recovery thru TRWP or CWM right ? Incase if its already been rooted and say if I re-do it, any risk for Device?
Pl. guide.
With Regards
Karan
karan_adhikari said:
Well thanks for replying. I did that earlier, it says Congratulation your device is rooted. So now when we have concluded that my device is Rooted, the only thing left to be done is, flashing a Custom recovery thru TRWP or CWM right ? Incase if its already been rooted and say if I re-do it, any risk for Device?
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Yeah, once the bootloader is unlocked you can flash a custom recovery then a rom. You can't flash a custom recovery through TWRP or CWM though. Download a custom recovery then use fastboot flash recovery recovery recovery.img
Believe me, That is one rare cellphone you have got.
I am having the same and as I tried few roms, without backing up the radio and replaced it with some random one. Now my phone is just a toy to play with.
I ll suggest you to stick with the rom you are having right now, Take a nandroid backup of the rom, radio and everything else. and keep it safe for future. You will never be able to find them online for this particular phone.
If you would like to help me solve my phone's issue, Please upload the radio. My phone is just laying around in my desk as I have no way to get it to work.
karan_adhikari said:
Dear All,
Two days before , I brought the HTC One (32 GB Golden) which on digging the Phone identity came to know the Model no 831C, later after goggling it came to know that I belongs to Sprint Carrier.
On inserting the code of Hardware components, I found few test/s were not passed and worked normally, other issues are TV app is not recognizing the server, Double Tap Screen wake/sleep works depending on its mood, vDM Client error pops up often.
Request all the experts here to please help me out with the Solution as to how can I make it work flawlessly.
Regards
Karan Adhikari
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I know about these devices that are being sold in India. I bought a used phone on OLX having same model number with the exact similar problems. I assume these devices are development only devices which don't run a final version of software. I have noticed that most of the issues in the phone are software related. Using my development expertise, I was able to fix most of the problems and upgrade the firmware to Lollipop, however I have messed up the radio and was unable to restore the radio firmware to anything that actually works (This phones come with a radio version that can't be obtained from any online source). If you can provide the radio image from your device, I will prepare a flashable zip to upgrade the firmware to Lollipop which would include the modem you provide, along with instructions on how to unlock the device and flash it to get going. Probably this would iron out the issues that you are facing with your device.
To grab the radio image from your device, use the following command from "adb shell" or Terminal Emulator
Code:
$ su
# dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 of=/sdcard/radio.img
You will find a file in the sdcard (Internal) named radio.img. Please upload it and provide me with a link.
I would advice you not to make any changes to the device until I provide you with clear instructions on how to do so. Trust me, I really had a hard time with this phone.
Well thanks indeed for the time you took for replying, Sir are you from India Since the name sounds such ?
Secondly, I am desperately looking to upgrade the Software to Latest 5.02 Lollipop from present Kitkat, my basic requirement is that any ROM to which I flash should at least contain the Stock FM Radio, wherein it should be able to tune in the Indian Radio Station.
Confusing issues which keep me scratching my head is that I have pre installed SuperSU app in it. Also I re checked it via installing the app Root Checker which indicated that my device is Rooted. However as and when I tried my device to restart it in Recovery mode it starts normally after a while , the SuperSU app is not getting started.
Can you help me through please. Favor me with (1) Do I need to unlock the Bootloader ? (2) Do I need to flash the custom recovery thru TRWP or CWM ? (3) suggest best Rom which will working with FM Radio (4) A Layman's User Guide to carry out all the process.
Thank You once again.
Regards
Karan Adhikari
dhiru1602 said:
I know about these devices that are being sold in India. I bought a used phone on OLX having same model number with the exact similar problems. I assume these devices are development only devices which don't run a final version of software. I have noticed that most of the issues in the phone are software related. Using my development expertise, I was able to fix most of the problems and upgrade the firmware to Lollipop, however I have messed up the radio and was unable to restore the radio firmware to anything that actually works (This phones come with a radio version that can't be obtained from any online source). If you can provide the radio image from your device, I will prepare a flashable zip to upgrade the firmware to Lollipop which would include the modem you provide, along with instructions on how to unlock the device and flash it to get going. Probably this would iron out the issues that you are facing with your device.
To grab the radio image from your device, use the following command from "adb shell" or Terminal Emulator
Code:
$ su
# dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 of=/sdcard/radio.img
You will find a file in the sdcard (Internal) named radio.img. Please upload it and provide me with a link.
I would advice you not to make any changes to the device until I provide you with clear instructions on how to do so. Trust me, I really had a hard time with this phone.
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I will try to help you out definitely, once i am out of my confusion, of taking the Nandriod back up, I will try to upload the img file so your problem is hopefully solved
Thanks
gjmptw said:
Believe me, That is one rare cellphone you have got.
I am having the same and as I tried few roms, without backing up the radio and replaced it with some random one. Now my phone is just a toy to play with.
I ll suggest you to stick with the rom you are having right now, Take a nandroid backup of the rom, radio and everything else. and keep it safe for future. You will never be able to find them online for this particular phone.
If you would like to help me solve my phone's issue, Please upload the radio. My phone is just laying around in my desk as I have no way to get it to work.
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(1) Do I need to unlock the Bootloader ?
YEs, you must unlock it. It won't affect the phone's basic functunalities
(2) Do I need to flash the custom recovery thru TRWP or CWM ?
Yes. I recommend twrp.
(3) suggest best Rom which will working with FM Radio
None for the phone we are using A Layman's User Guide to carry out all the process.
Please don't upgrade the rom as it might mess with the boot("radio") . Upload your radio and wait for Dhiru's post.
thanks, where shall I get the Radio file please ?
gjmptw said:
(1) Do I need to unlock the Bootloader ?
YEs, you must unlock it. It won't affect the phone's basic functunalities
(2) Do I need to flash the custom recovery thru TRWP or CWM ?
Yes. I recommend twrp.
(3) suggest best Rom which will working with FM Radio
None for the phone we are using A Layman's User Guide to carry out all the process.
Please don't upgrade the rom as it might mess with the boot("radio") . Upload your radio and wait for Dhiru's post.
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Mr. Dhiru,
Pl intervene and guide me on how do I take the back up and upload the Radio file. So far what I understood is that TWRP toolkit from sites like Rootjunky and follow the youtube video uploaded for it and instal the TWRP and back the radio file and then upload them here for your needful
Pl. guide whether is understanding is correct or not ?
Thanks
karan_adhikari said:
Well thanks indeed for the time you took for replying, Sir are you from India Since the name sounds such ?
Secondly, I am desperately looking to upgrade the Software to Latest 5.02 Lollipop from present Kitkat, my basic requirement is that any ROM to which I flash should at least contain the Stock FM Radio, wherein it should be able to tune in the Indian Radio Station.
Confusing issues which keep me scratching my head is that I have pre installed SuperSU app in it. Also I re checked it via installing the app Root Checker which indicated that my device is Rooted. However as and when I tried my device to restart it in Recovery mode it starts normally after a while , the SuperSU app is not getting started.
Can you help me through please. Favor me with (1) Do I need to unlock the Bootloader ? (2) Do I need to flash the custom recovery thru TRWP or CWM ? (3) suggest best Rom which will working with FM Radio (4) A Layman's User Guide to carry out all the process.
Thank You once again.
Regards
Karan Adhikari
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Required advice pl. help somebody
Pl. advise as on which TWRP img file should I take into consideration for flashing, since my boot loader is old one the firmware no 4096, Software no is 1.54.651.8, and its sprint 831C (HTC ONE m8). I yesterday tried with the the latest 2.80 twrp img file but got stuck on "Entering Recovery" Screen, some how could manage to come back by Power+Vol up and when the screen got black then Vol Down which took me to boot-loader and then came back by reseting phone. Now the phone is working normal.
I am desperately looking to install CWM or TWRP , so that can take an nandroid backup of the system file, and later post it for the experts here to update the firmware and fix other issues......
snaps of device are attached here
Request all experts to kindly guide me here on it.
Thanking you in anticipation
Karan Adhikari
karan_adhikari said:
Mr. Dhiru,
Pl intervene and guide me on how do I take the back up and upload the Radio file. So far what I understood is that TWRP toolkit from sites like Rootjunky and follow the youtube video uploaded for it and instal the TWRP and back the radio file and then upload them here for your needful
Pl. guide whether is understanding is correct or not ?
Thanks
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Since there are some request from other fellow users, i decide to create a dedicated guide thread to show the process of UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER & ROOTING the Huawei Mate 10 (FOR MATE 10 LITE, CHECK BOTTOM OF THE POST)
Warning : Unlocking bootloader and rooting your phone come with a risk of bricked devices, bootlooping, loss of data, etc. I am not responsible for any harm that can happen during the process , ALWAYS MAKE BACKUP FIRST - use Huawei Backup App to backup your data to MicroSD, or get HiSuite ready to reflash your phone in case of brick situation happen
Pre-requisites :
1. "Enable OEM unlock" & "USB Debugging" option turned on from developer options
2. ADB & Fastboot installed on your WINDOWS 7 (YES, Win 10 has problem with Mate 10 Fastboot driver. except you know how to properly install the driver manually i would suggest you do this on Windows 7) - if you havent, search "Minimal ADB & fastboot" on XDA.
UPDATE : Windows 10 driver fix can be found HERE
3. Download FunkyHuawei Tool from : HERE - ALL CREDIT GOES TO FUNKYHUAWEI for PROVIDING THE TOOL
4. Valid Huawei Account logged in on your Mate 10
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
1. Go to : emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/index
2. Log in using your Huawei Account, make one if you dont have it yet
3. "Agree" to Huawei unlocking agreement presented
4. Input all neccessary values related to your device (the one you want to unlock) - IMEI, Model Number etc
5. Click "Commit"
6. You will get a pop up dialog, containing your unlock KEY. Save this key or screenshot the screen, you gonna need it to unlock your phone
7. Now, plug your phone to your PC. Assumed that you got USB debugging enabled, pop up will appear on your phone screen, asking whether you want to allow the PC to access your phone or not. Authorize the request
8. Fire up ADB on your CMD/Terminal. and type
Code:
adb devices
9. Your devices should listed on your adb window, if it isn't, either you didnt install the adb driver properly, or your usb port has problem
10. Now type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
to reboot your phone to fastboot mode
11. Once the phone is booted up to the fastboot mode screen, type this in your CMD windows :
Code:
fastboot oem unlock [your UNLOCK KEY here]
- without the brackets
12. Confirmation dialog should appear on your phone screen, give you a warning about unlocking bootloader, just go with proceeding the process (YOU WILL LOSS YOUR USER DATA]
13. Once the unlocking process is finished, your phone will boot up to initial set up stage
14. Set up everything up until you can re-enable USB Debugging option in Developer Options (you can skip all account stuff, security and elses, you gonna do it again anyay after ROOTING)
15. Plug back your phone, and from your CMD Windows, retype this code :
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
16. Your phone will rebooted to FASTBOOT MODE again - now close your CMD Windows
ROOTING
1. Now launch "FHMate10Tool.exe" which you have downloaded from the prerequisites step
2. 5 Options will be presented, and the 1st is "Root your Mate 10"
3. Type "1" and hit ENTER
4. few more dialog and instructions will be given, and Rooting process will started
5. Once the process finished, your phone will booted back to initial set up screen with all USERDATA ERASED, but with SuperSU INSTALLED
CONGRATULATION, YOU HAVE ROOTED YOUR MATE 10
Addendum :
FOR MATE 10 LITE ONLY
Use same step to unlock bootloader.
Download TWRP from HERE and SuperSU from attached.
Place SuperSU to MicroSD and place TWRP img file to your directory in PC where fastboot and adb installed
Reboot to fastboot mode,
Execute this command :
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-mate10-lite.img
Your device will boot into temporary TWRP,
Go to Terminal in TWRP and type this :
Code:
echo "systemless = true" /data/.supersu
(Tick the bottom right corner)
go back to TWRP main menu and choose "Install"
Choose external storage and choose the Supersu.zip file and flash it,
Reboot System
Your device should be rooted.
Note : this method wont install TWRP to your device. You can install it using fastboot flash recovery twrp-mate10-lite.img command, but since the TWRP is still in beta stage, i do not recommend it.
Credit to Aonja for Mate 10 Lite TWRP img
Thanks for the info, I'm having difficulty getting a Windows 7 machine going, anyone know how to install the fastboot drivers manually on Windows 10?
Hello. I request that you don’t link directly to the google drive download page of the FunkyHuawei tool but rather if you want to link, link to the Reddit page that explains how to use it.
duraaraa said:
Hello. I request that you don’t link directly to the google drive download page of the FunkyHuawei tool but rather if you want to link, link to the Reddit page that explains how to use it.
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Noted, can you give me latest link ?
I was using link that given to me by customer support after purchasing credit
otonieru said:
Noted, can you give me latest link ?
I was using link that given to me by customer support after purchasing credit
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Check your PM for more info.
Basically the idea is, I might update it if a bug is found/fixed, so it should point to the latest version to avoid issues. If we have a direct link, that makes it difficult. Thanks
ballistykx said:
Thanks for the info, I'm having difficulty getting a Windows 7 machine going, anyone know how to install the fastboot drivers manually on Windows 10?
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You need to disable driver signature verification on windows 10. And install the huawei driver afterward
duraaraa said:
Check your PM for more info.
Basically the idea is, I might update it if a bug is found/fixed, so it should point to the latest version to avoid issues. If we have a direct link, that makes it difficult. Thanks
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Done
@otonieru , i have mate 10 standard,
- If i rooted the phone would i still receive OTA ? and if i received and installed them, would that brick my phone or just remove the root?
and if my phone ended up being bricked, is it easy to just flash back the rom of huawei using Hisuite ?
- is it easy to unroot the phone back to original, if i needed to use back the warranty? or maybe just flash the huawei rom.
- can the root be hidden ? like magisk ?
Thank you very much for this thread, it is a must ! <3
Two questions (sorry, I'm new to Huawei world...):
1. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER does not void my warranty, right?
2. Will I loose root when install OTA update?
taddzio said:
Two questions (sorry, I'm new to Huawei world...):
1. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER does not void my warranty, right?
2. Will I loose root when install OTA update?
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1. Yes, it voids it in most cases, but might depend on your local Huawei region.
2. Yes, you lose root.
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Shady282 said:
@otonieru , i have mate 10 standard,
- If i rooted the phone would i still receive OTA ? and if i received and installed them, would that brick my phone or just remove the root?
and if my phone ended up being bricked, is it easy to just flash back the rom of huawei using Hisuite ?
- is it easy to unroot the phone back to original, if i needed to use back the warranty? or maybe just flash the huawei rom.
- can the root be hidden ? like magisk ?
Thank you very much for this thread, it is a must ! <3
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If you root you will apparently still receive OTA. Receiving an OTA will unroot your phone, but should not brick it.
You can't unroot the phone back to original. Even if you relock the bootloader, it will show relocked, not locked. There are tools which you'd need to pay for which can help in that case.
The root cannot be hidden.
Anyone who roots, I urge you, be VERY VERY careful. Huawei phones are very finnicky, brick easily (the Mate 10 even more easily than previous versions), and there is no free way to restore them if they do brick. Even with paid methods,
it's not easy.
duraaraa said:
1. Yes, it voids it in most cases, but might depend on your local Huawei region.
2. Yes, you lose root.
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If you root you will apparently still receive OTA. Receiving an OTA will unroot your phone, but should not brick it.
You can't unroot the phone back to original. Even if you relock the bootloader, it will show relocked, not locked. There are tools which you'd need to pay for which can help in that case.
The root cannot be hidden.
Anyone who roots, I urge you, be VERY VERY careful. Huawei phones are very finnicky, brick easily (the Mate 10 even more easily than previous versions), and there is no free way to restore them if they do brick. Even with paid methods,
it's not easy.
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Dunno but you people are scaring me of rooting huawei tho i have rooted and flashed so many roms on my LG and other phones...
I mean if i follow the procedures and use your tool wouldn't that just work ? or there are factors that may affect it
Shady282 said:
Dunno but you people are scaring me of rooting huawei tho i have rooted and flashed so many roms on my LG and other phones...
I mean if i follow the procedures and use your tool wouldn't that just work ? or there are factors that may affect it
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The procedure is safe, but it's what you do with the root powers that could cause a brick. If you touch the wrong file on the phone, caput. In the worst case, the phone won't turn on, won't be recognized with USB, and can't be unbricked.
Obviously you're protected from doing that when you don't have root.
I've already lost two test devices to the symptoms described above.
So my opinion is, as the developer of the tool, root only if it's absolutely essential to you. And if you do root, only use the root privilege for things you absolutely must do, or things that have been tested on the phone and proven to be safe. Hopefully you won't brick it, but I need to put out this warning so I'm not blamed if someone does.
Any other down sides to unlocking bootloader and or rooting on this device eg apps auto removed, loss of camera functionality or codecs disabled etc as seen with other devices?
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Any other down sides to unlocking bootloader and or rooting on this device eg apps auto removed, loss of camera functionality or codecs disabled etc as seen with other devices?
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None as i may concern. Android pay wont work though, and some banking app as well. Since those app wont allow rooted phone.
But if you didnt use such an app. Or like me, have another phone for that, then its perfectly fine.
For me, there's more benefit / advantage come from rooting
Example :
1. Effective adblocking (not VPN solution)
2. Removing unneccessary stuff and app
3. Youtube without ads + background play
4. Better battery life (with appops, greenify, and my own GMSDoze)
5. Enabling VoLTE option
6. Audio MOD (gain, and better dual speaker)
7. etc
Fastboot driver fix
Use the fix from DC Unlocker for the fastboot driver under Windows 10
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-mate-10-fastboot-usb-device-not-recognised-fix
ElMartinoAT said:
Use the fix from DC Unlocker for the fastboot driver under Windows 10
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei-mate-10-fastboot-usb-device-not-recognised-fix
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Thx for heads up,
I'll include it in main post soon
otonieru said:
None as i may concern. Android pay wont work though, and some banking app as well. Since those app wont allow rooted phone.
But if you didnt use such an app. Or like me, have another phone for that, then its perfectly fine.
For me, there's more benefit / advantage come from rooting...
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Good point about NFC pay methods, I do use those a lot.
I read a few people here having issues with their devices eg here, Lg devices has a similar issue with camera and missing appps, Samsung devices would lose the IR blaster after bootloader unlock.
somemadcaaant said:
Good point about NFC pay methods, I do use those a lot.
I read a few people here having issues with their devices eg here, Lg devices has a similar issue with camera and missing appps, Samsung devices would lose the IR blaster after bootloader unlock.
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Am still using nfc payment, but not android pay.
Android pay is not even working in my country after all.
Nothing is lose after UBL, this UBL method is official from huawei anyway
It may be that after unlocking the bootloader the theme manager does not correctly apply the themes in emui?
Thanks in advance
sonice21 said:
It may be that after unlocking the bootloader the theme manager does not correctly apply the themes in emui?
Thanks in advance
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Working just fine on mine. But experience might be vary.
When attempting to flash any/latest TWRP I continually get message 'Only official binaries are allowed to be flashed(RECOVERY)'. I purchased this phone new just recently and paid quite a bit for it, solely to be rooted (specifically global version SM-N950F/DS). I didn't imagine that the global version with the exynos processor would give me so much trouble rooting. I updated to Pie, because I knew the OEM unlock option would be accessible in developer options and thought it would make the process of rooting simpler, not more challenging.
jwils1236 said:
When attempting to flash any/latest TWRP I continually get message 'Only official binaries are allowed to be flashed(RECOVERY)'. I purchased this phone new just recently and paid quite a bit for it, solely to be rooted (specifically global version SM-N950F/DS). I didn't imagine that the global version with the exynos processor would give me so much trouble rooting and wouldn't have bought it if I would have known (or at least not updated to Pie). I updated to Pie, because I knew the OEM unlock option would be accessible in developer options and thought it would make the process of rooting simpler, not more challenging/impossible. Any help would be appreciated and if a solution is brought to light, I am gladly offering $. This could easily be considered a device with best hardware and when rooted, access to best software -- I didn't see significant enough improvements in Note 9 and figured by now the support from XDA community would be abundant for the exynos processor. Turning out ridiculous waste of money if I can't root it (already purchased silver carbon fiber skin, 256 GB Samsung Evo Select SD card, attachable portable wireless charging pack, etc.). Please help!
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You need to disable/delete 'security log agent' on first boot or the only official binary message will appear on reboot, you also have to patch rmm state, or it will keep happening too, which can read about here-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
I believe all the roms have already patched this which could save you the hassle, if you just want a stock rooted rom, try Dev-Base.
Its just easy step
Things u needed before proceed
* SD card
*Magisk latest version
*Odin
* Twrp zip file
1. Reflash ur device with proper firmware
2. After done go download mode and flash Twrp zip on odin. After done reboot ur device to Twrp again
3. After boot up to Twrp go to Wipe and do a factory restore . After this done u must install Magisk or u will get official binary only after reboot to system
4. After all the step are followed u are good to go. Cheers
stonedpsycho said:
You need to disable/delete 'security log agent' on first boot or the only official binary message will appear on reboot, you also have to patch rmm state, or it will keep happening too, which can read about here-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
I believe all the roms have already patched this which could save you the hassle, if you just want a stock rooted rom, try Dev-Base.
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I see. After research, it appears I'm not unlocked like I thought I was -- was thinking since OEM unlock option is accessible and valid in recovery it would be possible to flash TWRP, but didn't consider RMM state. Do you have any idea if it is safe to upgrade to the 'latest' Pie and if the bootloader would change capacity of root? Wouldn't mind being on the latest in the meantime, while I hope and wait 7 days. Also, not sure if the workaround on changing the clock would work or if any info on this to make work -- tried with no luck. Don't want to wait 7 days and seems like there could or should be a workaround, but whatever needs to be done I suppose. Appreciate your assistance.
jwils1236 said:
I see. After research, it appears I'm not unlocked like I thought I was -- was thinking since OEM unlock option is accessible and valid in recovery it would be possible to flash TWRP, but didn't consider RMM state. Do you have any idea if it is safe to upgrade to the 'latest' Pie and if the bootloader would change capacity of root? Wouldn't mind being on the latest in the meantime, while I hope and wait 7 days. Also, not sure if the workaround on changing the clock would work or if any info on this to make work -- tried with no luck. Don't want to wait 7 days and seems like there could or should be a workaround, but whatever needs to be done I suppose. Appreciate your assistance.
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Also, for anyone reading this with the same issue, extracting the boot image from stock firmware (can be done through command prompt/terminal dump or by extracting from stock firmware -- AP Odin file) and patching with Magisk will not flash or work/give root access either unless this device is fully unlocked -- OEM unlock doesn't matter, if RMM still says "Prenormal" in download mode.
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I see. After research, it appears I'm not unlocked like I thought I was -- was thinking since OEM unlock option is accessible and valid in recovery it would be possible to flash TWRP, but didn't consider RMM state. Do you have any idea if it is safe to upgrade to the 'latest' Pie and if the bootloader would change capacity of root? Wouldn't mind being on the latest in the meantime, while I hope and wait 7 days. Also, not sure if the workaround on changing the clock would work or if any info on this to make work -- tried with no luck. Don't want to wait 7 days and seems like there could or should be a workaround, but whatever needs to be done I suppose. Appreciate your assistance.
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I am quite sure it is still rootable on bootloader 6, so updating would be fine.
The trick to get the OEM toggle is a bit hit and miss, the guide below is the method that has had a higher success rate for me, if followed exacty as written.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.xd...-samsung-galaxy-s8-samsung-galaxy-note-8/amp/
jwils1236 said:
I see. After research, it appears I'm not unlocked like I thought I was -- was thinking since OEM unlock option is accessible and valid in recovery it would be possible to flash TWRP, but didn't consider RMM state. Do you have any idea if it is safe to upgrade to the 'latest' Pie and if the bootloader would change capacity of root? Wouldn't mind being on the latest in the meantime, while I hope and wait 7 days. Also, not sure if the workaround on changing the clock would work or if any info on this to make work -- tried with no luck. Don't want to wait 7 days and seems like there could or should be a workaround, but whatever needs to be done I suppose. Appreciate your assistance.
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I ended up using Chimera Tool to bypass RMM state. Worked instantly. This seems to be a common issue for many Samsung devices, at least on Pie. Not sure there is an alternative solution, currently. Only one I could find for my device.
Hello!
I've been beating my head on this for a while now, and after several days of reflashing using various methods and ROMs I'm throwing my hands up.
Given the removal of 3g support by AT&T I decided to unlock my phone so I could install the VoLTE software necessary to remain on my network. Because I was unlocking my phone (and because I have a natural desire to break every operating system I meet, thanks linux) I decided to see what other upgrades I could do. I found that my device has a CN fingerprint, which is apparently bad? so without knowing anything I decided to dive in, and immediately bricked my phone.
I have become good friends with MiFlash, which I have used to successfully flash to stock firmware a few times now thanks to this guide. I gained root access, and changed "CN" to "WW" in some variety of rooted file explorer, and removed the "hidden" file from the themes menu. BUT I did NOT use the raw file and rootww191064.img from the guide because those files do not appear to exist on the internet anymore. (I've searched several places, and found many guides which all lead to broken download links)
So, even though I didn't completely follow that guide, when I flash to stock using MiFlash and check my device info using the device info hw app it identifies my fingerprint AND firmware as WW. BUT!!!! when I then try to flash an upgrade to android 10 using either an android 10 RAW file I've found, or a .zip I nabbed off the ASUS website my firmware tag CHANGES BACK to CN.
I am real worked up about it because I have tinkered endlessly and thought I had a sneaky solution... and I'm not even sure why I don't want it to say CN. I think the firmware isn't holding the WW code because I didn't use the rooted image to flash my phone, but I can't find a rooted image. So I think that might be the only thing I REALLY need help with... but I'm not sure what I don't know.
SO... does anyone have / can anyone help with...
1) a link to a raw rom with a rooted img that would allow me to "properly" change the fingerprint?
2) an explanation of how to properly flash the most current available ROM for the tencent ROG ii given what I've explained above
3) a link to said most current available rom? (I'm not just being lazy here, I've downloaded and used LOADS, I just am so lost and rather tired of not having a phone.)
Thank you friends, for your help. I've had a very enjoyable time breaking my system, I'm hopeful you lovely people I've been reading comments by will be able to guide me properly.
i just want to say, i used my device for long, i dont wanna wipe my data but i want to root it. is that possible?
THX in advance
If your bootloader isn't unlocked then doing so will wipe data. If it is unlocked you can use the latest version of Magisk. Following this guide:
Magisk Root without custom Recovery and without losing Encryption
So, I unlocked my bootloader a couple of days ago, but when I got into the point of flashing TWRP, I realized that there is no custom recovery that supports device encryption. For that reason I didn't root my phone but there is a way around...
forum.xda-developers.com
Obviously you will need the correct boot.img file relevant to your specific Redmi Note 10s device extracted from an official rom.
You'll also need to enable usb debugging in the hidden developer options and configure ADB properly on your computer.
If you don't use the correct rom for your device it will get stuck in a bootloop, or just won't boot at all, requiring a hard reset and loss of all data.
There are guides for all these things on the XDA forums.
If you haven't heard of these things before, this is your main phone, or you aren't confident in your abilities then I don't recommend doing it, but it's your choice just don't blame others if something goes wrong.
stuntdouble said:
You can use the latest version of Magisk. Following this guide:
Magisk Root without custom Recovery and without losing Encryption
So, I unlocked my bootloader a couple of days ago, but when I got into the point of flashing TWRP, I realized that there is no custom recovery that supports device encryption. For that reason I didn't root my phone but there is a way around...
forum.xda-developers.com
Obviously you will need the correct boot.img file relevant to your specific Redmi Note 10s device extracted from an official rom.
You'll also need to enable usb debugging in the hidden developer options and configure ADB properly on your computer.
If you don't use the correct rom for your device it will get stuck in a bootloop, or just won't boot at all, requiring a hard reset and loss of all data.
There are guides for all these things on the XDA forums.
If you haven't heard of these things before, this is your main phone, or you aren't confident in your abilities then I don't recommend doing it, but it's your choice just don't blame others if something goes wrong.
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okay! i think i dont wanna root it then if you give advice to not do so
Sorry I missed out the part about the bootloader which is important and edited the post above so please re-read.
Yeah if unsure then just don't do it as you could end up losing everything very easily.
KerbMario said:
i just want to say, i used my device for long, i dont wanna wipe my data but i want to root it. is that possible?
THX in advance
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technically there is a way to unlock the bootloader without losing data but magisk is kinda fuc*ed up on MIUI, and it can cause the phone to not boot
J6idot said:
technically there is a way to unlock the bootloader without losing data but magisk is kinda fuc*ed up on MIUI, and it can cause the phone to not boot
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isnt unlocking bootloader an option in developer mode options?
KerbMario said:
isnt unlocking bootloader an option in developer mode options?
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it's not as simple as that, you can register to unlock your bootloader by xiaomi from the dev options, but you still have to do the unlock though your pc with the miunlock program logged into your account. This takes 7 days to verify and the moment you do it it wipes your data.
This is the official way of unlocking your bootloader and being able to do with the device whatever you want.
There is an alternative unofficial way of doing it and that method claims to not delete data on your device, but I have no idea how well that method works since it seems to rely on some sort of workaround. here's a link to the post about that method, I just did mine the official way and copied my files back and redownloaded the apps.
[Rosemary] Instant Unlock Bootloader with no data wipe
Hi I want to share with you guys how to unlock Bootloader without waiting dan best of part is your data will no wiped I am not the programmer of this software, I just want to shares All credit goes to developer: Tapin Recovery Installer Here's...
forum.xda-developers.com
also if you do decide to unlock your bootloader one way or the other, I recommend the following Kernel if you want a less throttled gaming experience.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/shared-kernel-beta-genom-r-kernel.4342549/
Cryptonite26 said:
it's not as simple as that, you can register to unlock your bootloader by xiaomi from the dev options, but you still have to do the unlock though your pc with the miunlock program logged into your account. This takes 7 days to verify and the moment you do it it wipes your data.
This is the official way of unlocking your bootloader and being able to do with the device whatever you want.
There is an alternative unofficial way of doing it and that method claims to not delete data on your device, but I have no idea how well that method works since it seems to rely on some sort of workaround. here's a link to the post about that method, I just did mine the official way and copied my files back and redownloaded the apps.
[Rosemary] Instant Unlock Bootloader with no data wipe
Hi I want to share with you guys how to unlock Bootloader without waiting dan best of part is your data will no wiped I am not the programmer of this software, I just want to shares All credit goes to developer: Tapin Recovery Installer Here's...
forum.xda-developers.com
also if you do decide to unlock your bootloader one way or the other, I recommend the following Kernel if you want a less throttled gaming experience.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/shared-kernel-beta-genom-r-kernel.4342549/
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+1 this works
Yes its possible to not wipe data or lose it during the process at this point in time.
Just this past week (I'm new to redmi phones ) did the same process for the note 10s and note 9.
The issue with bootloader unLocking (which normally means a data wipe) is negated with mtkclient.
A Data backup is just a good standard practice but understanding the procedures posted before and following them correctly should give no issue.
You can root it by using termux too.
To root an Android phone using Termux, follow these steps:
Install Termux app from the Google Play Store
Open Termux and run pkg install git to install Git
Run git clone https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/termux-root.git to clone the root repository
Change directory with cd termux-root
Run sh install.sh to install the root tool
Restart the phone and the phone should be rooted.
Note: Rooting a phone voids its warranty and can potentially harm the device if not done carefully. Proceed at your own risk.