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Hello Everyone
I would like to open a discussion about what usually every one do after receiving their new devices ROOT,Launchers,xposed, etc,,
I'm getting my device today so i don't know what exactly i have to do (wait for nougat releasing , which app i need to backup with etc..)
feel free to share our experience i guess many ppl wants to know
Best regards
Unlocking Bootloader, flashing TWRP. Maybe installing xposed, but I dont know yet. Just need it for Youtube adblock
Wanting something stable, maybe just root for now
First of all you should unlock your bootloader, because that will require a full wipe and that can be annoying if you start setting up your device and then have to wipe everything. Then, you could install TWRP and root your device, but since that does not require a full wipe, you don't have to do it immediately, if you don't want to.
Did root +xposed and ARISE sound mod. Everything nice and fast also installed adaway etc
Wysłane z mojego ONEPLUS A3003 przy użyciu Tapatalka
I usually unlock and root, but this thing has so much customization stock, that I'm leaving it alone so I can use Android pay.
Absolutely nothing. I haven't felt the need to root or unlock bootloader with OP3 or this one.
Agree with the two posts above.
I decided to not touch it so I can give Android Pay ago as well as use my banks app which blocks root.
ignorant question...
Do AdBlockers need root to run, or only to install?
ie. can you
- root
- install XYZ
- unroot? (with AdBlock still working)
and then be able to still use Google Pay, etc?
zim2dive said:
ignorant question...
Do AdBlockers need root to run, or only to install?
ie. can you
- root
- install XYZ
- unroot? (with AdBlock still working)
and then be able to still use Google Pay, etc?
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I flashed twrp, rooted and running some exposed modules . Waiting on some Roms.
My plan is to wait a week and then flash TWRP, root Oxygen with SuperSU, and maybe install Xposed. I really want root for AdAway because mobile ads are awful. I will be doing this all this weekend hopefully.
My only concern is that once we get Nougat, there is no Xposed for 7.0+. Killing me to not ask for a timeline on when we could expect a release.
Unlock boot loader install twrp, root, moab,xposed. Then wait for a good stable cm maybe use a custom rom(ehhhhmmmm darkobas).
Unlock the bootloader, custom recovery, root it and install xposed with some adblockers
Edit: and viper4android
dewa710 said:
Unlock the bootloader, custom recovery, root it and install xposed with some adblockers
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Yes...twrp ..root ..gmd gesture..adaway..viper4arise...and new nougat ROMs to flash....
I'm sure I'm gonna do things that will brick the device for at least 2 times. No full customization, no life
hi guys! my OP3T delivered me between 5th and 12th december if oneplus keep this date
first i will do unlock bootloader, root and flash twrp. then i will look what comes ^^ can i use this guide also for the OP3T to unlock bootloader, root and flash a custom recovery?
after two years of using my lovely great OPO, i get an new great smartphone from oneplus so i hope the OP3T arrive me fast!
justibasa said:
I usually unlock and root, but this thing has so much customization stock, that I'm leaving it alone so I can use Android pay.
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So........I lied. Being the crackflasher I am, I unlocked and flashed a kernel today. But that's all I'm doing, I promise, maybe. ?
fluke87 said:
First of all you should unlock your bootloader, because that will require a full wipe and that can be annoying if you start setting up your device and then have to wipe everything. Then, you could install TWRP and root your device, but since that does not require a full wipe, you don't have to do it immediately, if you don't want to.
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Yeah wish I'd seen this earlier
Setting it all up for the second time tonight
zim2dive said:
ignorant question...
Do AdBlockers need root to run, or only to install?
ie. can you
- root
- install XYZ
- unroot? (with AdBlock still working)
and then be able to still use Google Pay, etc?
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No AdBlock needs root. Search blockada I use it even as I'm rooted as you can turn on and off the ad block allowing me to use specific price apps.
When I receive mine today will update, unlock my bootloader, root and install this kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/development/kernel-tyranus-kernel-t3507267.
This is probably a stupid question with an obvious answer, but I have a question.
I want to update my phone to Android Nougat, Oreo (If there's a good ROM. All the ROMs I saw in my quick scan of the ROM forum were Nougat) and eventually P. But I have banking apps that will break if my phone is rooted. So here's what I want to do:
1) Root phone
2) Install new ROM
3) Unroot phone
4) Enjoy a better Android
Is this possible? This feels like a dumb question and I feel like the answer ought to be yes. But I don't want to waste an evening or two rooting if there's zero chance of it actually working.
Of course you can. If you root your phone with magisk, there is also an uninstaller script. There should be something also for superSU. The main problem is that there are no custom roms for p9+, so eventually you'll just get official oreo.
"Eventually"
My phone is carrier-branded to Uplus in Korea. They haven't update the phone in the 1 1/2 years I've had it. I've got little expectation that they're going to start now.
Hi there !
So for the first time in years of ownership, I am interested in Rooting.
Naturally I searched around here, but could only find 2017 and 2018 threads with many problems and various bugs.
For an April 2020 guy, rooting is stock latest ROM, and interested in keeping stock but go rooted (mostly to block some Android trash) - What is the easiest way, can I have a link that is updated, or a paid tool I can buy and not mess with anything ?
Thanks a lot !
baboon23 said:
What is the easiest way, can I have a link that is updated
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Crack on - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
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Crack on - https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...devonly-exploits-temp-root-to-backup-t3795510
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Too much mess for my blood !
How much would It be to hire your service via screenshare ?
PM me please
Keep in mind I only want a root so I can disable some stock google trash with F-Droid apps.... I don't really need a new ROM, or do I ?
I rooted mine on stock just a few weeks ago.
All I did was unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash the latest magisk. I then used Titanium Backup to remove the bloat. It was quick and painless.
Thanks !
Which thread did you use as guide/link glossary ?
I didn't use a guide, just did it based on experience rooting my Sony devices from before. But I can write up something brief. How much knowledge do you have rooting devices?
baboon23 said:
Too much mess for my blood !
How much would It be to hire your service via screenshare ?
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I wouldn't want to do it that way, and if you do it yourself you'll gain a little experience which makes restoring or further modding easier.
baboon23 said:
Keep in mind I only want a root so I can disable some stock google trash with F-Droid apps.... I don't really need a new ROM, or do I ?
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If you want to root you need to unlock the bootloader, if you're unlocking your BL then it's advised to backup your DRM keys and restore them after unlocking your BL which is a one time process. Everything you need is in the thread I've linked to above.
Thanks SX. I have seen a lot of your work around here doing searches, and I'm honored that you reply to my question
I will have a crack at it, I have done those things before but I remember not leaving the house for a few days, so it scarred me a bit
Haha
One last question if I may.... Do you believe that installing Lineage with no google on the xz1c is worth it? I guess it's a general question, but what I'm really asking is, should I even bother with rooting for privacy if my end goal isn't to flash Lineage ?
OK, after some more research, I have decided that what I really want to do is just install the 17v LineageOS version for the XZ1C.... It is my understanding it is possible without a root. ?
For sure the bootloader needs unlocking and TWRP to backup/flash correct ?
Super SU, does that make my procedure easier in any way ?
It is my understanding that if I flash a Lineage OS after unlocking via code and flashing TWRP, then the camera and all will still work.
Considering I don't mind binning that phone if I get sick of Lineage (I have like four of those in a box) - Can I skip the TA backup and restore ?
Apologies for the newb questioning, just trying to "get the hang" of it so I actually understand what i'm doing rather than just follow guides.
I'm a bit older than all you guys so forgive me
I'm running lineage 16.1 on root with unlocked bootloader without restoring TA. But I didn't care about preserving the keys. Yes camera works great and everything is super stable.
You don't have to root lineage so if you need help best to narrow down what exactly you want to do as there are many possibilities.
betacrypt said:
I'm running lineage 16.1 on root with unlocked bootloader without restoring TA. But I didn't care about preserving the keys. Yes camera works great and everything is super stable.
You don't have to root lineage so if you need help best to narrow down what exactly you want to do as there are many possibilities.
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Absolutely, you're right !
I will be as specific as I can:
Sony abandoned the XZ1C, so I want to swap to Lineage OS with a full heart with no Gapps (i'll manage).
Here is what I understand tell me if I am correct:
1. Unlock bootloader via sony website
2. Flash latest TWRP
3. Use it to flash 17.1 Lineage OS from the genius dude (mod punk?)
4. Happy days
5. If modpunk updates it, will I be able to update with no reformatting ?
baboon23 said:
Absolutely, you're right !
I will be as specific as I can:
Sony abandoned the XZ1C, so I want to swap to Lineage OS with a full heart with no Gapps (i'll manage).
Here is what I understand tell me if I am correct:
1. Unlock bootloader via sony website
2. Flash latest TWRP
3. Use it to flash 17.1 Lineage OS from the genius dude (mod punk?)
4. Happy days
5. If modpunk updates it, will I be able to update with no reformatting ?
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Yep that's about right. Unlock bootloader with Flash Tool by getting unlock code from Sony. Flash TWRP in fastboot mode. Boot to TWRP and flash lineage 17.1. If you don't need gapps you're good to go.
As for lineage updates probably best to check with the thread. Usually you can dirty flash, i. e. flash new version over the old and it should be ok. Lastly check to see if they're are any major bugs with 17.1. Since it's so new there could be issues. 16.1 is smooth fast and stable if you ever need to go back to it.
betacrypt said:
Yep that's about right. Unlock bootloader with Flash Tool by getting unlock code from Sony. Flash TWRP in fastboot mode. Boot to TWRP and flash lineage 17.1. If you don't need gapps you're good to go.
As for lineage updates probably best to check with the thread. Usually you can dirty flash, i. e. flash new version over the old and it should be ok. Lastly check to see if they're are any major bugs with 17.1. Since it's so new there could be issues. 16.1 is smooth fast and stable if you ever need to go back to it.
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Superb, thank you so much ! What a wonderful community. I feel like im stealing. I will be sure to donate !
One question, may I use adb tools for the bootloader ?
No problem. That one I'm not sure about. I've only used flash tool myself but adb tools should work with the right commands.
Yay for me !
Bootloader unlocked, onto recovery and LOS
I did it !
Thanks yall
I get this horrible " please lock the bootloader" greeting when I turn on the device, for 5 seconds.
Is that normal for everyone ?
baboon23 said:
Considering I don't mind binning that phone if I get sick of Lineage (I have like four of those in a box) - Can I skip the TA backup and restore ?
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You've got 4 XZ1Cs in a box?
baboon23 said:
I get this horrible " please lock the bootloader" greeting when I turn on the device, for 5 seconds.
Is that normal for everyone ?
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It is yes, you'll have to live with that unfortunately. In regards to the TA, I would have taken the time to back them up, that'll matter should you wish to return to stock. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. But you've achieved what you wanted to which is all that matters. :good:
Thank you sir !
You're probably right, I just couldn't be bothered... Sometimes 20 minutes more is like a life long more
Well, now that all is installed....
So when modpunk stopps working on the project (like sony stopped working on the xz1) - Will it be safe to just continue using the phone without updates at all ?
Or is the eventual doom of all ROM Flashers is to come back to stock (but then, it doesn't get updates anymore also...)
So does it matter in which platform I remain outdates ?
Re the XZ1's, I knew that this was going to be the last proper small phone so I made sure to stock. I plan to carry these into 2022 …….
Problem is, I think even in box without, the batteries will die out. So I'm not sure how smart I was when I got several.
All in all, for all phones I paid less than one iPhone so I'm pretty happy, but hopefully a lab can change the batteries on them.
baboon23 said:
Thank you sir !
You're probably right, I just couldn't be bothered... Sometimes 20 minutes more is like a life long more
Well, now that all is installed....
So when modpunk stopps working on the project (like sony stopped working on the xz1) - Will it be safe to just continue using the phone without updates at all ?
Or is the eventual doom of all ROM Flashers is to come back to stock (but then, it doesn't get updates anymore also...)
So does it matter in which platform I remain outdates ?
Re the XZ1's, I knew that this was going to be the last proper small phone so I made sure to stock. I plan to carry these into 2022 …….
Problem is, I think even in box without, the batteries will die out. So I'm not sure how smart I was when I got several.
All in all, for all phones I paid less than one iPhone so I'm pretty happy, but hopefully a lab can change the batteries on them.
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I believe it is recommended to charge lithium-ion batteries fully every other month or so to keep it healthy.
If you are rooted I recommend checking out the ACC magisk module and controller app. This allows the phone to stop charging when the battery level has reached a certain level. In the long run keeping your device charged between I think 80% - 20% will increase your battery longevity by 200% (sorry I don't remember the exact study this was from).
And I agree the XZ1c is the last proper small phone. I've rebuilt mine from one sold for parts from eBay and now it feels like new.
About the security:
If you want to you can keep a look out for specific vulnerabilities in Android after the last security patch released for the custom rom.
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin
But in general by not connecting to sketchy WiFi hotspots, being un-rooted, having se-linux on enforcing, and running af-wall (requires root permissions) or another firewall you should be good for a while.
I think it really depends on what security issues get discovered in the future and what vulnerabilities your specific use case opens you up to.
Hi guys !
What about DRM key backup ?
I need help if you have a solution
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...de-to-install-lineageos-17-1-scratch-t4136195
Thanks you !
Hi guys,
First of all, many thanks, you guys are awesome and i learned a lot here since my Galaxy S4 mini on CyanogenMod 10 years ago. :laugh:
So i bought a Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) (Yes, the one with the impossible to unlock bootloader) 6 months ago.
Now i'm done with that piece of restricted hardware and google store where it cost a lot to get something more than useless ads popping apps...... i'm looking to get a pixel 5.
it would be appreciated if i could just have a confirmation that everything is fine with rooting, custom recovery and bootloader type of stuff before.....
(im not retarded, im a french-Canadian)
I will try to answer what I know
Yes you can root
Magisk
Unlock bootloader
But I don't think twrp or any custom recovery is available for pixel 5 yet
alawii_shark said:
I will try to answer what I know
Yes you can root
Magisk
Unlock bootloader
But I don't think twrp or any custom recovery is available for pixel 5 yet
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awesome! Its all about the bootloader anyway...
Thank you
Yes can confirm that bootloader is unlockable (very easy), magisk /root can be flashed fairly easily with patching boot.img (all firmware always available on google's website), I've even been able to install edXposded though I find it less and less useful as Android is constantly bringing in features that was needed through exposed.
I've used many phones and honestly, the Pixel 5 (hadn't used a Google phone since the Nexus 5) is super easy to modify. No worries if you bootloop =)
I've been an Android user for a long time and was into the rooting and custom ROM scene in the days of the DROID phones, Nexus, and early Pixel devices.
Once I got my Pixel 3 and then a Samsung S20 after that I didn't really have a reason to root any longer as I didn't want to mess with custom ROMs.
Now I'm using a Pixel 5 and while I still don't really want to root it seems to be the only way to hide the nav bar in conjunction with Fluid Navigation Gestures. This is a big deal for me as I have been using FNG for years now and really don't like Google's default gesture nav. I'm using 3-button nav for now but would love to get FNG back.
Anyways, I'm looking into rooting the Pixel 5 and the process seems much more involved then it used to be, and I see lots of people talking about not getting OTA updates (minor security patches, not even whole Android version updates).
From what I remember back when I was rooting phones ~5 years ago it was much simpler and did not preclude you from getting OTA updates. Especially on Nexus devices, and even early Pixels if I'm remembering correctly, rooting was simple and didn't break when you updated.
Amy I remembering this correctly? Is Google cracking down on rooting much more these days? I would just be so happy if I could get proper FNG back, this phone would be absolutely perfect for me if I could just do that without much fuss.
skytbest said:
I've been an Android user for a long time and was into the rooting and custom ROM scene in the days of the DROID phones, Nexus, and early Pixel devices.
Once I got my Pixel 3 and then a Samsung S20 after that I didn't really have a reason to root any longer as I didn't want to mess with custom ROMs.
Now I'm using a Pixel 5 and while I still don't really want to root it seems to be the only way to hide the nav bar in conjunction with Fluid Navigation Gestures. This is a big deal for me as I have been using FNG for years now and really don't like Google's default gesture nav. I'm using 3-button nav for now but would love to get FNG back.
Anyways, I'm looking into rooting the Pixel 5 and the process seems much more involved then it used to be, and I see lots of people talking about not getting OTA updates (minor security patches, not even whole Android version updates).
From what I remember back when I was rooting phones ~5 years ago it was much simpler and did not preclude you from getting OTA updates. Especially on Nexus devices, and even early Pixels if I'm remembering correctly, rooting was simple and didn't break when you updated.
Amy I remembering this correctly? Is Google cracking down on rooting much more these days? I would just be so happy if I could get proper FNG back, this phone would be absolutely perfect for me if I could just do that without much fuss.
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I can't speak for the topjohnwu (Magisk "Magic" man) but for us end users, rooting is pretty easy for Pixel phones. Install Magisk manager, put copy of boot.img on phone, patch it through Magisk manager, put patched boot image on pc and flash it in fastboot. All after unlocking bootloader and enabling USB first.
I've always downloaded and installed my own updates so getting ota's is not an issue for me. I use FNG as well.
I had the original Samsung Nexus. First phone I ever rooted. I had so much fun with that phone. Seems like there was a limitless amount of custom roms. I was hooked.
It may seem that way as we do not have TWRP so you're doing different steps. They aren't necessarily harder steps, just different. I've only owned this phone for 1 update cycle but it took perhaps 10-15 minutes to upgrade, re-root and be back up and running as I was before.
Tulsadiver said:
had the original Samsung Nexus. First phone I ever rooted. I had so much fun with that phone. Seems like there was a limitless amount of custom roms. I was hooked.
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Those wher the days! I just had mine in my hands a few hours ago, when i was rumaging in my old phones box...
Ducter said:
It may seem that way as we do not have TWRP so you're doing different steps. They aren't necessarily harder steps, just different. I've only owned this phone for 1 update cycle but it took perhaps 10-15 minutes to upgrade, re-root and be back up and running as I was before.
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Thanks for the reply. When you rooted the phone originally did you have to do a factory reset? And when you update and re-root do you have to reinstall the magisk modules or does everything just start working again like it was before the update?
Tulsadiver said:
I can't speak for the topjohnwu (Magisk "Magic" man) but for us end users, rooting is pretty easy for Pixel phones. Install Magisk manager, put copy of boot.img on phone, patch it through Magisk manager, put patched boot image on pc and flash it in fastboot. All after unlocking bootloader and enabling USB first.
I've always downloaded and installed my own updates so getting ota's is not an issue for me. I use FNG as well.
I had the original Samsung Nexus. First phone I ever rooted. I had so much fun with that phone. Seems like there was a limitless amount of custom roms. I was hooked.
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Thanks. Do you have to wipe the phone as part of the rooting process?
Also, when you do update do you have to re-enable 3-button nav so that when you are unrooted (after update) you can use the phone? Do all the magisk modules and other root-only things just come back on their own once the phone is rooted again?
skytbest said:
Thanks. Do you have to wipe the phone as part of the rooting process?
Also, when you do update do you have to re-enable 3-button nav so that when you are unrooted (after update) you can use the phone? Do all the magisk modules and other root-only things just come back on their own once the phone is rooted again?
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Unlocking bootloader will wipe your phone. Most of your settings are remembered when applying new firmware as long as you remove the -w from the update-all.bat
It is recommended that you remove all modules before updates so that when you re-root you don't bootloop (in case the mods need updated to new firmware).