First, thanks to @Uzephi and @41rw4lk for helping me to use/recover my phone. Please, read and do not underestimate the guides: our phone is tricky! We have two system partitions (slot a and b) to allow stock updates on-the-fly. This complicates the normal flashing process and if you do not follow the steps, you may bootloop. Use these guides at your own risk!
Reading this page is a good beginning to understanding the A/B partitioning scheme and how Motorola Z2 Force works:
1) Our phone has A/B partitioning, so flashing Magisk/XPosed is different
2) It does not support Project Treble (faster stock updates)
3) It does not a recovery partition, so flashing TWRP is different
Note also that the RSD Lite from Motorola has issues with Windows 10 and you’ll need to manual flash firmware if you bootloop (see Process E below). Other way is directly flashing from Qualcomm EDL mode (Emergency Download Mode) from which users can perform various tasks like unbricking, unlock bootloader, and installation of any custom ROMs.
Right now, this guide has 5 parts (maybe we can dual boot our phone in the future). If you just want to use a rooted stock ROM, please, search for other guides here on xda. These guides were written (and tested) using a Motorola Z2 Force XT1789-05 phone (Brazil), although most of it should work for other variants if you download and use proper firmware files for these other phones. For other models, better if you follow Uzephi’s guide.
A. Opening bootloader
B. Preparing the phone to move into custom ROMs (AOSP) + TWRP recovery
C. Flashing a custom AOSP ROM + rooting
D. Dirty flashing AOSP ROM updates
E. Recovering from bricks or returning to stock
F. Oreo ROM features comparison table
If you want to move your Motorola Z2 Force to Project Treble ROMs, please, check this guide.
Here is a list of the ROMs that are waiting for you.
A. Opening bootloader
With enough battery in your phone (80%), you can follow the Motorola official guide which steps are:
1. Backup everything you need. Your phone will be reseted including the internal sdcard.
2. Into the phone, enable the Developer Options clicking 7 times over the version (About section in the Settings). Go to Developer Options, click the OEM unlock option to enable it. Also enable USB debugging.
3. Install the Motorola drivers in your computer, but (in my personal experience) not the Android SDK suggested in the official guide. Instead, extract these adb/fastboot files in a blank folder of your computer.
3.1) Do not use other adb/fastboot binaries: I cannot guarantee they will work.
3.2) You need to use a USB 2.0 port of your computer. Some users report that USB 3.0 will also work.
4. Open a command line window in the adb/fastboot folder (step 3), reboot the phone into the bootloader (see adb command below or press power + volume down buttons). Plug the phone on computer (see 3.2 above). Test the connection and run the command to get the code for unlocking:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
You’ll get:
Code:
(bootloader) Unlock data:
(bootloader) <code 1>
(bootloader) <code 2>
(bootloader) <code 3>
(bootloader) <code 4>
(bootloader) <code 5>
5. You’ll need to join 5 codes and, after logging into your own Motorola account, check by clicking the button “Can my device be unlocked” (step 6) by Motorola here. Read the text: your warranty will be void if you go ahead. Consider if you have enough knowledge, time and money to deal with a troublesome (or bricked) device. Although, it’s not that easy to hard brick this phone (see process E below).
Code:
<code 1><code 2><code 3><code 4><code 5>
6. You’ll receive back an email with the code to unlock your bootloader (if it is available for your model). Then you’ll run the following command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock <code 1><code 2><code 3><code 4><code 5>
7. You’ll receive a warning that all your data would be erased (see step 1 above) and need to re-run the same command to confirm. At this point, your bootloader should be unlocked. As an Android restriction, each time you boot the phone you’ll see a warning. Do nothing, wait for 5 seconds and the phone boots normally. Some users bother with this warning and try to get rid of it.
B. Preparing the phone to move into custom ROMs (AOSP) + TWRP recovery
Requirements: unlocked bootloader (see guide A) and no security lock: disable PIN, gestures and fingerprinting (because TWRP cannot read the locked/cryptographed data of the phone). Enough battery in your phone (80%).
If you do not prepare your phone to custom ROMs and if you do not have both bootloaders of the phone in the same Android version of the ROM you’ll flash, you’ll hard brick the phone and lose also the access to the bootloader! You’ve been warned: follow the guide!
Note: if you hard brick, I suggest you be prepared to follow the Unbrick Qualcomm mobiles with Step-by-step guide or the Unbrick All Qualcomm Snapdragon’s from Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 guide, but I never tested them myself. You can also use Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) tool.
1. Backup everything you need. Your phone will be reset including the internal sdcard.
2. Into the phone, enable the Developer Options clicking 7 times over the version (About section in the Settings). Go to Developer Options and enable USB debugging.
3. Install the Motorola drivers and the adb/fastboot files.
3.1) do not use other adb/fastboot binaries: we cannot guarantee they will work.
3.2) you need to use a USB 2.0 port of your computer. Some users report that USB 3.0 will also work.
4. Download the firmware of the same Android major version of the future ROM you’ll install (Oreo for Oreo ROMs, for instance). When (and if) we move to Android P, most probably we will need to follow this guide again.
- Retail (XT1789-05) (Europe/Brazil).
- Other models (branded): ATT, Sprint, T-Mobile (TMO), USC, Verizon.
- Note: NPXS26 versions stand for Nougat and OPXS27 for Oreo. You do not need Nougat versions for anything.
5. Extract the zip contents to a blank folder in your computer.
6. Download the FlashAll_XT1789-05.zip file, extract the content and move all files to the same firmware folder (step 5 above). Be sure to overwrite any file (if needed).
7. Run the Preparation.bat file there to generate the flashfile.bat file that will send the commands to the phone. Credits: the original preparation files were from RootJunky (can be downloaded here) and include more options that we do not need for our purpose here. Also, it includes adb/fastboot binaries that could not work with our phone.
8. Reboot the phone into the bootloader (see adb command below or power + volume down buttons). Open a command line window in the firmware folder (step 5 above), test the connection and execute the flashfile.bat file generated on step 7.
Code:
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
flashfile.bat
Never ever unplug the device from the USB 2.0 port while flashing the firmware. This could cause a hard brick and your device will be dead.
9. There is a pause at the end. You should review if everything went fine (or even click on the menu of the command line window, select all and copy&paste the contents in a .txt file for further help/revision).
10. Reboot your phone into the system (ROM) and do a quick configuration (remember that everything will be deleted when you install TWRP further…).
11. Into the phone, enable the Developer Options clicking 7 times over the version (About section in the settings). Go to Developer Options and enable USB debugging.
12. Download both the .img and .zip file of the TWRP recovery from the official site. It's the same file for all models/variants of Z2 Force phone. Put the files into our firmware folder (step 5 above). Copy the .zip file to the phone internal card. Note: versions older than 3.2.2-2 does not support PIN/Password/Fingerprint, so disable them before proceed. Most probably, ROMs before July 20th, 2018 cannot be flashed in older TWRP.
13. Now boot (not flash) the TWRP .img file using a command line window in the same firmware folder (step 5 above):
Code:
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot boot <TWRP file name>.img
14. Only now that you’re inside TWRP temporarily flash the TWRP .zip file you’ve saved into the phone (step 12 above).
15. Reboot into TWRP (use the main reboot menu in TWRP).
16. Now, you should reboot again into bootloader: inside TWRP, go to Reboot menu and choose Bootloader.
17. Now you will wipe all user data via bootloader. This is necessary to use an AOSP ROM when you come from stock. Using a command line window in the same firmware folder of your computer (step 5 above), run the following commands:
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot -w
18. Now you can reboot the phone into System using the buttons volume up/down to navigate and confirming with the Power button. You’ll be with stock ROM and TWRP. If you want to move to a custom AOSP ROM, do a quick configuration: into the phone, enable the Developer Options clicking 7 times over the version (About section in the settings). Go to Developer Options and enable USB debugging and go to the proper guide (Process C).
C. Flashing a custom AOSP ROM + rooting
1. Requirements:
1.1 Motorola drivers.
1.2 Our custom adb/fastboot files (others may not work!).
1.3 USB debugging enabled into the Developer Options.
1.4 If you're using TWRP older than 3.2.2-2, disable disable PIN/gestures/fingerprinting. Also, most probably, ROMs after July 20th, 2018 cannot be flashed in older TWRP.
1.5 An USB 2.0 port of your computer (some users report that USB 3.0 will also work).
1.6 Two Oreo bootloaders (process B above).
1.7 Permanent TWRP
1.8 Enough battery in your phone (80%).
2. Download the AOSP ROM you want and move the .zip files to the phone. Right now, we have:
2.1 Dirty Unicorns: no need for Gapps. Official and Weeklies can be dirty flashed interchangeably. RC has a different signature. Support on Google+ page. More about DU kernel.
2.2 Lineage OS 15.1. MindTheGapps needed. OpenGapps not compatible yet. XDA thread.
2.3 Mokee: Gapps needed. Take care: online guides assume that you already have an AOSP ROM, TWRP and rooted device.
Deprecated (?)
2.4 AOSiP: no need for Gapps. XDA thread.
2.5 Invictrix. Gapps are built in. XDA thread
3. Choose the root method and download the .zip files: Magisk (suggested) or LineageOS SU Addon. Move the .zip files to phone. Note: if you bootloop on Magisk, most probably you’re flashing a wrong/different version of Magisk or you did not reboot between flashing ROM/Gapps and Magisk. Note: SuperSu is deprecated.
4. Reboot into TWRP:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
Then flash the ROM. It will be flashed in two steps only in the “other” slot. We have two slots, A and B. Our phone can be upgraded on-the-fly because the update is always applied to the slot not booted, the “other” slot. Then, immediately, flash the .zip TWRP or you will lose it.
5. Go to Reboot menu of TWRP and reboot into bootloader. Then, in the folder with adb/fastboot binaries (see 1.2 above), you need to wipe data (including sdcard) with the following commands:
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot -w
6. Now you need to reboot the phone into System using the buttons volume up/down and confirming with the Power button (or typing fastboot reboot into the command line windows). You’ll be with an AOSP ROM and TWRP.
7. Once into the phone, enable the Developer Options clicking 7 times over the version (About section in the settings). Go to Developer Options and enable USB debugging if you intend to dirty flash ROM updates.
8. Reboot into TWRP again, flash Magisk (your settings and modules will be preserved). Note: if you bootloop on Magisk, remember it is mandatory to reboot between ROM flash (step 4 above) and GApps/Addon flash due to verity/slot-swap logic.
9. A good place to read what is not working is in the section known problems of LineageOS.
D. Dirty flashing AOSP ROM updates
1. If you follow all the processes above, you can dirty flash updates because you have:
1.1 Motorola drivers installed.
1.2 Specific adb/fastboot files for our phone and an USB 2.0 port in a Windows computer (some users report that USB 3.0 will also work).
1.3 Unlocked bootloaders (Process A above).
1.4 Permanent TWRP running and TWRP .zip file placed inside your phone and ready to be flashed again.
1.5 An AOSP ROM already running.
1.6 Developer Options and USB debugging enabled.
1.7 If you're using TWRP older than 3.2.2-2, disable disable PIN/gestures/fingerprinting. Also, most probably, ROMs after July 20th, 2018 cannot be flashed in older TWRP.
1.8 Enough battery in your phone (80%)
2. Download your ROM .zip update, copy it into the phone sdcard and reboot your phone into TWRP. See download links here.
3. Within TWRP you should flash (install) things in the following order:
3.1 ROM update .zip file. Remember that, at this time, the update will be flashed int the other slot and inside phone you’ll have both the system before update (in the booted slot) and updated ROM in the other slot.
3.2 TWRP .zip file (step 1.4 above) once again (do not skip this step or you’ll bootloop!).
4. Reboot to System: if you skip this step, you’ll bootloop.
5. Reboot into TWRP again, flash Magisk (your settings and modules will be preserved) or LineageOS SU Addon .zip file. Note: if you bootloop on Magisk, most probably you’re flashing a wrong/different version of Magisk. I suggest v16.0 and, after you got rooted with 16.0, you can update. It is mandatory to reboot between ROM flash (step 4 above) and GApps/Addon flash due to verity/slot-swap logic.
Note: SuperSu is deprecated.
6. Wipe Dalvik/ART cache: go to Wipe menu of TWRP > Advanced Wipe > Dalvik/ART Cache only.
7. Reboot your phone into System (ROM) will use the “other” slot, the one with the updated ROM.
8. You can use XPosed installer app (and reboot).
9. Now you can add your PIN, fingerprint, gestures back until next flashing.
E. Recovering from soft bricks or returning to Stock
If you’re reading this is because you already unlock your bootloader (see guide A) and anything went wrong, but you still can boot your phone into bootloader. Plug your phone and get enough battery (even if you do not see any charging signal).
1. Install the Motorola drivers and the specific adb/fastboot files for our phone. Remember, follow the rules because our device is tricky!
1.1) Do not use other adb/fastboot binaries: we cannot guarantee they will work.
1.2) You need to use a USB 2.0 port of your computer (some users report that USB 3.0 will also work).
2. Download the latest firmware for your model:
- Retail (XT1789-05) (Europe/Brazil).
- Other models (branded): ATT, Sprint, T-Mobile (TMO), USC, Verizon.
- Note: NPXS26 versions stand for Nougat and OPXS27 for Oreo. You do not need Nougat versions for anything.
3. Extract the zip contents to a blank folder in your computer.
4. Download the FlashAll_XT1789-05.zip file (it should work for other Motorola Z2 Force models as well), extract the content and move all files to the same firmware folder (step 2 above). Be sure to overwrite any file (if needed).
5. Run the Preparation.bat file there to generate the flashfile.bat file that will send the commands to the phone. Credits: the original preparation files were from RootJunky (can be downloaded here) and include more options that we do not need for our purpose here. Also, it includes adb/fastboot binaries that could not work with our phone.
6. Reboot the phone into the bootloader (see adb command below or power + volume down). Open a command line window in the firmware folder (step 5 above), test the connection and execute the flashfile.bat file generated on step 5.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
flashfile.bat
Never ever unplug the device from the USB 2.0 port while flashing the firmware. This could cause a hard brick and your device will be dead.
7. There is a pause at the end. You should review if everything went fine (or even click on the menu of the command line window, select all and copy&paste the contents in a .txt file for further help/revision).
8. Reboot your phone into system (ROM) and do not forget, later, to enable the Developer Options and USB debugging again.
Note: if you hard brick, I suggest you be prepared to follow the Unbrick Qualcomm mobiles with Step-by-step guide or the Unbrick All Qualcomm Snapdragon’s from Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 guide, but I never tested them myself. You can also use Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) tool. Maybe these Latest 2017 Qualcomm Diag QD-Loader Windows 10 Drivers signed will help you.
F. Oreo ROM features comparison
This is a table for Oreo ROM features comparison for Motorola Z2 Force - nash.
I would like to receive feedback and updates from the users, as I can't keep changing from one ROM to another and they get new features, updates, improvements, etc.
I consider Lineage OS 15.1 our stock ROM regarding to customization. So, it's not listed there.
Legend:
Code:
X = Feature present
XX = ROM excels in this particular feature (in my opinion).
If you want to move your Motorola Z2 Force to Project Treble ROMs, please, check this guide.
Here is a list of the ROMs that are waiting for you.
I came back to stock ROM. the problem is that it gets stuck in the initial configurations of the android trying to find a wifi network, to continue the configuration, without success, because I see in fastboot that the baseband is unknown, and I also can not install any rom, or recovery image because I have the following message in fastboot: FLASHING_LOCKED. and since I can not get past the initial android settings, I also can not unlock the developer options to enable OEM unlocking. now I'm standing in a rom that does not leave the initial configuration, it does not connect to any network and a fastboot that does not let me install anything. and I also tried the recovery mode and even tried to install an update via sideload, without success. I do not know what else to do if you can give me a light.
renanjones said:
I came back to stock ROM. the problem is that it gets stuck in the initial configurations of the android trying to find a wifi network, to continue the configuration, without success, because I see in fastboot that the baseband is unknown, and I also can not install any rom, or recovery image because I have the following message in fastboot: FLASHING_LOCKED. and since I can not get past the initial android settings, I also can not unlock the developer options to enable OEM unlocking. now I'm standing in a rom that does not leave the initial configuration, it does not connect to any network and a fastboot that does not let me install anything. and I also tried the recovery mode and even tried to install an update via sideload, without success. I do not know what else to do if you can give me a light.
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I see two possible scenarios:
1. Your bootloader is locked (yet) (see guide A).
2. Your in a "false locked" situation that, maybe, could be solved by resetting data via recovery or in bootloader (with the command: fastboot -w).
Great tutorial, but I did not get 4g in any of the roms, only 3g
Gutto said:
Great tutorial, but I did not get 4g in any of the roms, only 3g
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I got 4G in any ROM... AOSIP, DU or Invictrix...
Are you using a branded (carrier) phone? If not, maybe you should return to stock (to recover any changes on partitions).
Technical said:
I got 4G in any ROM... AOSIP, DU or Invictrix...
Are you using a branded (carrier) phone? If not, maybe you should return to stock (to recover any changes on partitions).
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My cell phone and Sprint, I did every process that you indicated, but not 4G
So I followed the instructions as noted, as soon as I got to the root installation part, it started throwing a "cannot mount /system" error. I thought a reboot would solve the issue, but now I think I'm bricked. Can't boot into anything, all I can do is plug my phone in and listen to it keep disconnecting every 10 seconds or so. The phone had booted up fine prior to starting the installation process, and I don't see how just a bad ROM install is preventing me from getting into either bootloader or recovery. Any advice?
For clarity, i'm unable to use QBOOT to do anything since after it hits the "powered on" state I'm assuming it's in, it just resets and does the same thing over and over again
shalpp said:
So I followed the instructions as noted, as soon as I got to the root installation part, it started throwing a "cannot mount /system" error. I thought a reboot would solve the issue, but now I think I'm bricked. Can't boot into anything, all I can do is plug my phone in and listen to it keep disconnecting every 10 seconds or so. The phone had booted up fine prior to starting the installation process, and I don't see how just a bad ROM install is preventing me from getting into either bootloader or recovery. Any advice?
For clarity, i'm unable to use QBOOT to do anything since after it hits the "powered on" state I'm assuming it's in, it just resets and does the same thing over and over again
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Have you tried holding vol dwn + pwr btn to force it into bootloader mode? If you can get there, then you can use the keys to get to recovery and try a factory reset. If that don't work, go back to bootloader mode and try flashing back to stock. Might double check that the battery has plenty of charge.
41rw4lk said:
Have you tried holding vol dwn + pwr btn to force it into bootloader mode? If you can get there, then you can use the keys to get to recovery and try a factory reset. If that don't work, go back to bootloader mode and try flashing back to stock. Might double check that the battery has plenty of charge.
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I'm unable to get the phone out of qboot (or whatever it's called). I've tried using a blank-flash but all that happens is device restarts as made evident by the "device disconnect" sound playing every few seconds. The phone had around 80% when I started the process. Should I just let it die and try loading into BL after a few hours of this thing power cycling itself?
shalpp said:
I'm unable to get the phone out of qboot (or whatever it's called). I've tried using a blank-flash but all that happens is device restarts as made evident by the "device disconnect" sound playing every few seconds. The phone had around 80% when I started the process. Should I just let it die and try loading into BL after a few hours of this thing power cycling itself?
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It's weird that it is power cycling like that. Have you tired unplugging the phone and booting? Whether it's recovery, bootloader, qboot; you need to get to one place or the other if possible because power cycling won't allow you to do anything. If you can get a stable boot in any mode I would suggest moving your cable to another port so any corruptions aren't a factor anymore. I don't think a drain will resolve anything, but I've never heard anyone mention power cycling like that.
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It's weird that it is power cycling like that. Have you tired unplugging the phone and booting? Whether it's recovery, bootloader, qboot; you need to get to one place or the other if possible because power cycling won't allow you to do anything. If you can get a stable boot in any mode I would suggest moving your cable to another port so any corruptions aren't a factor anymore. I don't think a drain will resolve anything, but I've never heard anyone mention power cycling like that.
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Power cycling is just an assumption since regardless of whatever port its in it keeps an endless loop of connect, disconnect". Basically after rebooting the device after attempting to install the ROM is when it went black and started not doing anything other than connect, disconnect
shalpp said:
Power cycling is just an assumption since regardless of whatever port its in it keeps an endless loop of connect, disconnect". Basically after rebooting the device after attempting to install the ROM is when it went black and started not doing anything other than connect, disconnect
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When it's trying to connect do you have a pop up on your pc showing what it sees the phone as? Does it say nash fastboot, or 9008, Z2? That might give some idea of where it's failing.
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When it's trying to connect do you have a pop up on your pc showing what it sees the phone as? Does it say nash fastboot, or 9008, Z2? That might give some idea of where it's failing.
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It appears as Qualcomm 9008
It only starts the loop after starting a blankflash. That's about the only response I get out of the device, otherwise it does absolutely nothing, no combination of buttons do anything
Edit: Confirmed connect/disconnect on another machine with the same driver configuration
ROOT Vibe K5 Note LP or MM
Code:
/*
* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in the products you find here before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device/software.
* Same statement for XDA.
*/
Finally I got the method to root Lenovo Vibe K5 Note/A7020a48. If you are the one who is tired of searching how to root your device then you are at right place
But before we get started here are the things that you need (only for marshmallow user, lollipop user need only 1 thing which is given in method section)
Requirements
1. Your Device (of course)
2. Your Current Stock Rom's Firmware(You can easily get it in firmwarefile.com)
3. A Working PC (first check whether you can successfully connect your device to your pc or not)
4. ADB and Fastboot Tools
5. A working Brain
BONUS:-You can use this method to root any (5.1+) device (if it has general unlocking system, This method is supported by 95% devices).
Now It's Time To Rock
METHOD for Lollipop users
Download and install kingroot, open it and follow the tutorial given in that app
METHOD for Marshmallow Users
1. Make complete backup of your data, Everything except ext. storage of your device will be erased.
Now Follow the steps from 2 to 11 to unlock bootloader (you can skip it if you already unlocked it)
2. Go to your phone settings>About phone, tap on build no. 7 times and then go back you will see a new { } developer option just above the about phone option
3. Go to developer option and enable OEM unlocking and USB Debugging
4. Connect your device to your pc and install adb and fastboot tool system wide
5. Open command prompt or power shell
Note- Windows 10 users have to write .\ as prefix before every command.
6. Type
Code:
adb devices
You will see a prompt on device, just click on always allow this computer and press ok or allow whatever given there. You will see your a long set of random Numbers and letters after that if its written device then your phone is successfully connected to your pc.
7. After that type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Your phone will reboot into bootloader mode
8.Type
Code:
fastboot getvar all
There you see at last some lines which tells you about your bootloader status if you see Unlocked = no then your bootloader is locked and if it says Unlocked = yes then it is unlocked and if it is unlocked then you can stop here
Now for those who has a locked bootloader
9. Type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
(In some devices which is shipped with android 6.0 or higher you may have to write fastboot flash unlock don't write this command for your Vibe K5 note/A7020a48)
10. Most Important step Type
Code:
fastboot format userdata
. If you skip this you may get bootloop (I skipped that and got bootloop)
11. Type again
Code:
fastboot getvar all
Now you will see Unlocked=yes and Congrats!!! you has unlocked your phone's bootloader
12. Disconnect your device and press and hold power button until it reboots
Now follow the steps to root your device
13. Now from your stock firmware file extract boot.img which is given in the folder named firmware and copy it any where in your device
14. Install magisk manager from here -> Official website
15. After opening the app you'll see it is written that Magisk not installed click on the install button and select patch boot.img option,
16. Now select your boot.img file which you have extracted from your firmware file. After selection it will start to patch that boot.img and store patched_boot.img file in download folder of your device internal storage, copy that file at any folder in your pc (not in desktop)
17. Now go to the folder where you copied that patched_boot.img file and press right click on your mouse while holding shift button of your keyboard (Shift + Right click in simple words) and you will see an additional option of open command window/powershell here click on that and connect your device with your pc.
18. Before getting started with commands follow step 2 and 3 again
19. Repeat step 6 and 7
20. After going into bootloader mode Type
Code:
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
(in this code boot is partition and patched_boot.img is file name which you are going to flash).
21. Disconnect your phone ,press and hold powerkey until it reboots
Congrats Device ROOTED!!!
#reserved
But there's a much simpler method to get root access with a single click. i cant able to attach photos.
did not work
Shubham1815 said:
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bro after entering the cmd fastboot oem unlock my lenovo vibe k5note displayed
fastboot mode
unlock not allowed
now what should i do ......plz help
Tried but not work for MM. The bootloader cannot be unlocked. Maybe your bootloader is different from the others, would you share it out?
mihir999 said:
bro after entering the cmd fastboot oem unlock my lenovo vibe k5note displayed
fastboot mode
unlock not allowed
now what should i do ......plz help
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Do you enabled allow oem unlocking?
Shubham1815 said:
Do you enabled allow oem unlocking?
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I enabled oem unlocking but still it shows "unlock not allowed"
Does this really works?? I want to try it
Did you actually unlock bootloader and root the device ? As far I know, in all other threads, none has confirmed any method.
After "fastboot getvar all" command, nothing happens. (PC => waiting for device.. PHONE => stuck at "Fastbood Mode"text)
Same for "fastboot oem unlock" command
I really want to permanent root for => LENOVO K5 NOTE (a7020a48). Years gone but no luck !
If your method is true then please answer us :crying:
Got stuck at "Unsupportive project for unlock" on my vibe K5note. Any help here please?
so . for those who are stuck at fast boot try and install the driver from this link :
[OFFICIAL][TOOL][WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3
15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 ADB, Fastboot and Drivers What is this? This is All-in-One installer for 3 most needed PC tools for Android. No need to download big SDK for 3 small things. I originaly made it for my Kurdish friend AnGrY DuDe in...
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this didn't work for me and i had to download and install "rescue and smart assistant" from the lenovo website
Rescue and Smart Assistant (RSA) - Lenovo Support AU
support.lenovo.com
once downloaded and installed , i could update the "Android" driver from device manager --> selecting the moto interface (not the composite one) instead the google one ( step by step : youtube.com/watch?v=nQjg6ePnGAc )
Once that's done , reboot to fastboot via adb
Now when I type fastboot devices I can finally see my device
however... i was getting " (bootloader) Unsupportive project for unlock "
no luck . . .
Edit:
if you however do have an OTG cable maybe try this method :
GitHub - BiltuDas1/unlock-Bootloader: Unlock Bootloader of any Device using PC or Android.
Unlock Bootloader of any Device using PC or Android. - GitHub - BiltuDas1/unlock-Bootloader: Unlock Bootloader of any Device using PC or Android.
github.com
good luck
any luck guys!?!?! or should i completey give up )
Notice this will VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
I am not to blame for BRICKED DEVICE.
Do this at YOUR OWN RISK.
Things you need :
1: OnePlus Nord N100 - Oxygen OS 11.0.5.BE83BA
2: Computer with Adb and Fastboot Installed - check google for adb and fastboot
3: Unlocked Bootloader - https://source.android.com/devices/bootloader/locking_unlocking
4: Adb Enabled in developer options aka USB debugging
5: The Boot.img - below
6: Magisk.apk - https://magiskmanager.com/
Guide :
Step 1: Patch Boot.img with Magisk
Open the magisk app and select Install>Select And Patch a File>Boot.img>Let's go
And then wait for :
Output file is written to
/storage/emulated/0/Download/magisk...img
- All done!
Press the arrow at the top and close Magisk for now
Step 2: Connect to the Computer with adb and fastboot installed
On Phone :
Allow the computer to browse files
On Computer :
Go in the file explorer to your phones downloads( This Computer\BE2013\Internal shared storage\Download ) folder and find the magisk...img
Copy the magisk...img to your desktop or any other folder if you can find it in Command Prompt(Windows)
Then Open Command Prompt(Windows)/Terminal(Linux)
Cd to your work folder(Desktop) or the "any other folder"
cd Desktop(Windows)
Step 3: Boot the device into bootloader
Do a check if the device is connected with:
adb devices
On phone :
Allow USB debugging
If nothing shows up on the phone or it says the phone is unauthorized reconnect the phone and try again.
On Computer :
Next we reboot the phone to bootloader with :
adb reboot bootloader
The phone will restart and you shall see a big START
Step 4: The Final Step Test & Install Root
Testing if everything works as expected eg Wifi, Bluetooth, Hotspot, Other stuff because these things broke for me once because I used the wrong version of boot.img.
Id still test them.
On Computer :
fastboot devices
If there is the same device as in Step 3 adb devices command all should be working expected.
Optional :
fastboot boot magisk...img Tip Use TAB to autocomplete in Command Prompt(Windows)
Next up test if all of the wireless stuff is working eg Wifi, Bluetooth, Hotspot, Other stuff
You can also open magisk to see if the device is Rooted.
Going back to bootloader is important for the next sub step("Flashing").
adb reboot bootloader
Flashing :
Did you boot the magisk...img?
If yes did everything work?
If not do not do this part!
fastboot flash boot magisk...img
fastboot reboot
Done!
Sorry for any typing mistakes if there is any.
If you have any questions ill be slow to respond if I even respond.
Sincerely Maxi
Where did you get this boot image?
I am getting the same behavior I get when trying to patch the global boot image - will not boot this TM model phone.
bouyakasha said:
Where did you get this boot image?
I am getting the same behavior I get when trying to patch the global boot image - will not boot this TM model phone.
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I extracted the boot image from OTA update.
What do you mean with TM model phone? This is for the BE83BA.
hello someone does not have a rom 11.0.1be83ba I formatted the whole system unfortunately
Grilmama said:
hello someone does not have a rom 11.0.1be83ba I formatted the whole system unfortunately
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Here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ota-oxygenos-repo-of-oxygenos-builds.4253501/
https://otafsg-cost-az.coloros.com/OnePlusN100_EEA/OnePlusN100Oxygen_14.E.25_GLO_0250_2203311235/patch/amazone2/GLO/OnePlusN100Oxygen/OnePlusN100Oxygen_14.E.25_GLO_0250_2203311235/OnePlusN100Oxygen_14.E.25_OTA_0250_all_2203311235_0a17ce328283d7.zip
Hi. Anyone can you extract Oxygen OS 11.0.5. BE83BA boot.img for me? Thank you! Can't access PC.
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https://otafsg-cost-az.coloros.com/OnePlusN100_EEA/OnePlusN100Oxygen_14.E.25_GLO_0250_2203311235/patch/amazone2/GLO/OnePlusN100Oxygen/OnePlusN100Oxygen_14.E.25_GLO_0250_2203311235/OnePlusN100Oxygen_14.E.25_OTA_0250_all_2203311235_0a17ce328283d7.zip
Hi. Anyone can you extract Oxygen OS 11.0.5. BE83BA boot.img for me? Thank you! Can't access PC.
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The post has been updated. It includes the updated boot.img.
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The post has been updated. It includes the updated boot.img.
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Thank you very much!
Hi all,
Haven't seen a guide for this and thought I would write one for myself and others
DISCLAIMER* I'm not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed (like it did for me...).
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* Your warranty will be void if you tamper with any part of your device / software.
You will also lose any L3 Widevine DRM Certification, aka no more HD netflix. Please keep this in mind.
REQUIREMENTS:
SDK Platform-tools (Get it here)
Getting boot.img
Download Lenovo Rescue and Smart assistant.
Link: https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/downloads/ds101291-rescue-and-smart-assistant-lmsa
You'll need a lenovo ID, Sign in or register an account
and once there go to "Rescue" > Tablet Rescue
Input your serial number > Make sure it finds the tablet > Click Start Rescue to download the firmware
The download is about 2.6GB
Navigate to
Code:
C:\ProgramData\RSA\Download\RomFiles\YT_J706F_S000049_211204_ROW
Which should have the firmware and boot.img
LET'S BEGIN!
Extract the SDK Platform tools folder to an easily accessible directory
UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADERNOTE: THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA FROM YOUR DEVICE SO MAKE SURE TO TAKE A BACKUP IF NECESSARY
Extract the SDK Platform tools folder to an easily accessible directory
Go to Settings > About Tablet > Tap build number 7 times. Go back to main page of Settings > System > Developer options and enable OEM unlocking and USB Debugging
Reboot the system to bootloader (Press Vol - and Power key or type "adb reboot bootloader" by opening a command prompt window in Platform tools directory)
To unlock bootloader run the command
Bash:
fastboot flashing unlock
The device will do a factory reset and restart itself
After Setting up your device install the magisk app from GitHub. I recommend Magisk-v24.3 as that's what worked for me.
Link: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
ROOTING [MAGISK] - Using Fastboot
Transfer your boot.img to Internal Storage
You can use the command:
Bash:
adb push .\boot.img /storage/emulated/0/
After installing the magisk app Go to Install > Select and Patch a File
Select the boot.img you transferred to Internal Storage. Magisk will patch your boot.img and display the output folder after the process.
Transfer the Patched boot.img to your computer and rename it to boot_patched.img
Bash:
adb pull /storage/emulated/0/Download/magisk_patched-[random_text].img
Reboot to Bootloader
Bash:
adb reboot bootloader
Flash the patched image
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot_patched.img
You also need to flash vbmeta.img. This file is available in the firmware folder.
Bash:
fastboot flash vbmeta --disable-verity --disable-verification vbmeta.img
Reboot the device by typing
Code:
fastboot reboot
Check Magisk manager and the device must be rooted now
TroubleshootingBoot loop after flashing magiskCould be a variety of things. Make sure that:
You've flashed vbmeta.img
You're using v24.3 of magisk
To get back to a working stage you can flash the stock boot.img and vbmeta.img. To enter fastboot mode just hold Vol - (Vol Down) + Power button forever until the fastboot mode text appears on the screen.
fastboot not detecting deviceYou'll have to install a driver manually from device manager.
Install a driver already on this computer
Select Android Phone
Select Google
Select Android ADB composite driver
After that fastboot could recognise my tablet
ThanksJohannj22 For the guide on another version of lenovo tablet which I followed https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...of-lenovo-yoga-smart-tab-and-root-it.4387131/
Ofc Magisk for the ability to root so easily.
One of my first posts, sorry if there's any mistakes and let me know if there's any. There wasn't a forum for the yoga tab 11 so I posted here. I've been looking for months on how to root and I'm glad I figured it out and this post is here for others.
After typing flashing unlock command it enters fasboot mode and nothing happens, Left it for a while and nothing changed.
If I remember correctly it printed something on the fast boot screen when it started and when it's done. Then I rebooted into android to verify that it was actually wiped.
Hi,
about loosing L3 widevine, i assume this will also loose Amazone Prime HD, correct?
Also, will L3 Dome Back If i Go Back top Stock? Or are there any known workarounds to geht IT Back?
Noob Questions i assume, sorry, but maybe you can clarify
Ender
Tablet new, first rooted, thx. for manual!