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Just found a beautiful ROM on 4pda forum. The ROM is developed by user booroondook. A few specifications, thanks to Google translate:
- DIY kit for all resolutions/platforms (well, all means RK3066 or RK3188 and the two main resolutions our units support). Just download the archive and run the setup script. Warning! Lollipop ROM only for RK3188!
-FUSE support - File system in User space. internal_sd is part of /data
-OTA system updates
-mostly untouched UI
-support for SD-card located startup script
For my GA2114 this is the most stable ROM to date.
The install procedure a little bit long-enter recovery, install, reset, enter recovery, install again, wait a long time for the intialization scripts to end. When done, enter settings and change the language to English as default is Russian - by far the most complicated part of the setup
You can take a look at it here.
A more detailed install procedure in this post
Latest KitKat build from March 2016 HERE
NEW Lollipop build - March 9, 2017 :Details and download link
Personally I need more info before installing this one. Perhaps Malaysk can comment on this rom
That ROM is significant step forward with FUSE. Installation is not problematic - it justbit strange. You have to install TWICE! First time, after initial boot, the new system partitions and links and file-system permissions are setup (this step cannot be done in recovery during initial firmware update). Then, for redefined OS and file sys mapping, SECOND firmware update (without wipping!) sets up everything in adequate locations (with FUSEd linkage among storage volumes). As you may figure out, you should let device to reboot after first install, but you dont have to let it go into full loading as it will usualy stuck (because needed foles are messesd up as the SECOND install is needed to put them in FUSEd locations).
So if you have problem with Russian and Google Translated very strange output, just do as above. Two times install ROM image. And its all fine.
Now, on the poibt:
I hope Malaysk will pay attention on this. The FUSEd ROM is much advanced option to better utilize our ibternal storage than 2GB or even 4GB data partitions fixed resizing (which is huge improvement itself from idiotic 1GB OEM Chinese 'design' I'm pritty sure is just blind copy-paste from some seed OS image they took from somewhere and they even after several years dont understand at ALL).
So I would kindly ask Malaysk to consider joining efirt with his Russian coleague who did FUSE but is not updating nor customizing his ROM as much and as dynamicaly (and passionately) as Malaysk.
So if Malaysk can adopt, merge, FUSE in his ROM it will be great leap forward for everyone. Original FUSE contribution would continu to live and power up the great Malaysk ROM branch. A I hope other devs them may find interest to join efforts, to contribute to that UNIFIED branch ratger than we have nu.ber of branches, at different stages, with different strengths and weaknesses....
Learning from mature dev teams working for years on phone ROMs, it is important to join, coordinate, split in modular but UNIFIED and at the end combined ROM released. It provided much better results. And it pays off for both us, users, and devs (if we pay respect they deserve for their noble effort).
I will always stress that I personally feel interest to stimulate this community to develop and matture. I'm very disapointed by Chinese very poor SW support, but I have beleive that HW is much more capable. So if we can get advanced SW for these units, it may well pay off for ALL of us who bouth them for fraction of price of OEM ones. An even we can have much better SW and overal functionalities than OEM. So the price difference allows us to dinate deacent sums to devs here if they provided us with good ROMs.
manicuspanicus said:
Personally I need more info before installing this one. Perhaps Malaysk can comment on this rom
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Well, it was Malaysk who actually gave me the idea to look for these ROMS, in this post he mentions the other cooks.
Yes he did in a post where people want different colour on his rom . What I'm saying is I would like to know more like the description Malaysk has in his roms. Is it a big deal to ask you to give us a review of the rom and a step by step guide on installing it if there are some different steps from all the other roms?
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As I wrote, ROM us stock modded to have FUSEd partitions for data. Stabile as stock, looks like stock, perfirms as stock...
I explained install procedure as it is but strange and someone NOT knowing Russian may be buzzed with Google Translation (thinking it is transkation mistake to have double install needed).
But the real problem here us that devs are not joining and coordinating efforts. So we have Malaysk point insatisfied users to other ROMs... When dev starts to divert users to other ROMs, it looks something is wrong here, isnt it?
manicuspanicus said:
Yes he did in a post where people want different colour on his rom . What I'm saying is I would like to know more like the description Malaysk has in his roms. Is it a big deal to ask you to give us a review of the rom and a step by step guide on installing it if there are some different steps from all the other roms?
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I can do that, no issue. Just give me a couple of days. It's the least I can do for fellow xda members
FUSE seems to be the right way to go, i hate the fact that as standard i can only use 1gig for user data, and i also don't want to decompile and replace the file for partition and recompile every time i want to update/change rom etc etc.
So i hope Malaysk will pick it up and some proper documentation written by someone
m00n61 said:
I can do that, no issue. Just give me a couple of days. It's the least I can do for fellow xda members
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:good:
Booroondook DIY ROM details
WARNING! Make sure you can boot into recovery even with the screen off. This will allow you to install a factory ROM if anything goes wrong.
Back up your user data. This ROM has to format the internal Flash so all user data will be deleted.
DISCLAIMER. I am not affiliated in any way with the developer of this ROM. All credits should go to 4pda user Booroondook. I only wanted to share this ROM that works perfectly for my unit, keeping the OEM flavor and vastly improving on functionality - yet is pretty much unknown due to language barriers.
Preparing for installation
1. Download the DIY kit to your computer. Unpack into any empty folder on your computer (the full path to the folder should not contain spaces, non-Latin characters, punctuation marks and special characters, so it is not recommended unpacking on the desktop, in the "My Documents"folder, etc.
2. Switch to the folder where you unpacked the archive.
2. Run start_eng.bat. Since you are reading this HOWTO I assume you are not familiar with Russian.
3. You will be prompted to select a processor. Only two options - RK3066 and RK3188. The selection is made by entering the numbers in front of said processor type, followed by pressing the Enter key
4. Next - the choice of screen resolution. There are also two variants - 800x480 and 1024x600. Selection is carried out in the same manner as in the preceding paragraph
5. After that begins the process of assembling the firmware, which takes less than 10 seconds.
4. Wait for the ROM to be prepared and, when done, exit the batch file.You will have a new file, called update_yourprocessor_yourresolution.img
5.Rename the generated file to update.img
6. Copy the file to an SD-card
Installation
1. Insert the Sdcard containing update.img in your HU.
2. Boot into recovery. On my unit I can do that in two ways:
a. Press the reset button. Keep ot pressed while also pressing the Power button. Release the reset button and keep the power pressed a few more seconds
b. Press the reset button. Press both Home and Power buttons for about 10 seconds (the button light will flash shortly) and release the Home button followed by releasing the Power button then pressing Power again .
2. Do a factory reset - the last option in the list - to clear data and cache
3. Update the firmware. Wait for the unit to reboot.
4. Whe you see the animated logo, reset the HU and re-enter recovery mode
5. Update the firmware again. Wait for reboot
6. The first start will take longer than usual due to the need to re-create the primary filesystem and running of initialization scripts.
Release notes:
Base firmware: HA-20151010
Initial DPI is set to 160 for 800*480 screens and 240 for 1024*600. You can change this in Settings
Initial language is set to Russian. Just go to Settings (you should recognize the icon) and look for язык - this means language in Russian. Click on that and change to your preferred language.
In the release notes, Booroondook says the ROM has USB debugging enabled which will prevent using a USB stick. I don't have that issue so maybe the article is outdated. Anyway, if you have this issue, either type ADBOFF in factory settings password field or delete the file /system/etc/init.d/01adbon
Custscript
If the root GPS-card contains a file with the name custscript, it will be executed when you start the HU.The requirements for the file are the same as in conventional Linux executable scripts. That is, an indication of the shell in the first line and the line breaks Unix-style.
The first line can be: #! / System / bin / sh
For example, if you are experiencing problems with the rebooting in recoveryi (no suitable hardware buttons, or other reasons), then you could put on the card a file with the following content:
PHP:
#! / system / bin / sh
reboot recovery
And your HU will reboot in recovery mode. However, don't forget to delete it when done.
This script can also be used for "early loading" applications and services.
The advantage of the script placed on the SDcard is that unlike install-recovery.sh, if something went wrong, you can simply pull out the card to fix the script. In addition, in some cases, through a script, you can "revive" the HU.
Other features - in no particular order
1. FUSE - no need for App2SD since all space is available for apps or data;
2. OTA system updates;
3. Both OEM launchers available - not in the initial kit, appeared after a second OTA;
Screenshots
Excellent job !
Booroondook is on XDA also, hes posted a good few times in the "original thread" (RIP - the thread, not Booroondook !).
I was aware he used to make ROMs for these units, but this past year its all been about Malaysk's, not heard anything about @booroondooks's.
bootloop after instalation
Great rom in the first half hour
same here
zorantoma said:
Great rom in the first half hour
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Mine won't even fully boot after the 2nd update from recovery..Good to see that its not just me..
Edit
Tried with a newly created image from the Bat file.
Still looped but I was able to get it to work from the recovery screen by using the "reset to factory/clear data option"
After that the setup script worked.
New version is out
New version is out, based on HA-20151204. Get it here.
The following is taken from the author's post on 4pda:
Since the original is only for RK3188 / 1024x600, the kernel versions for other combinations of CPU and resolutions are from earlier firmware:
RK3188 / 800x480 - from JY-20150824
RK3066 / 1024x600 - from HA-20151010
RK3066 / 800x480 - from KLD-20151127
New features :
1. Two factory launcher - "HA / JY" and "KLD" - you can change the settings (Display -> Desktop). Both are fully functional (weather, radio, music, Bluetooth)
2. Support for trip computer "Multitronics MPC-800" - no need for Xposed module
3. Changes to preinstalled applications in the "OEM" section:
3.1 preinstalled applications (can be completely or selectively removed (Settings - Applications)):
- Chrome
- Root Explorer
- Terminal
- Titanium Backup
- True Contacts
- DPI Changer
3.2 Preloaded set of Xposed modules
3.3 APKs for manual installation ( OEM ):
- AirPin PRO
- CarService 2.1.3
- DAB
- EasyConnected.HT01.4.0.4-151012
- GScript_v.1.1.2_Rus
- Headunit 2.15
- IOnRoad.apk
- Multitronics_2015-12-24_beta
- RemoteADB
- Torque
- TPMS
4. Removed DPI change from the "Settings". Added app "DPI Changer" (pre-installed)
Hi @m00n61,
Is the version you just posted the one for 1024x600 rk3188?
If I understood well, have to install that twice?
Thanks!
magnificus said:
Hi @m00n61,
Is the version you just posted the one for 1024x600 rk3188?
If I understood well, have to install that twice?
Thanks!
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The link is for the so-called "constructor" that can generate the Rom for your CPU/resolution combination. Just follow the steps in the first post to generate the one you need.
If you come from stock or another ROM, yes, you have to install twice and clear data/cache before and between installations.
If you already have the previous version installed then you only need to install once and it will be upgraded, keeping all your apps.
Im still new to MTCB, will this rom work on my Eonon GA5151F? http://www.eonon.com/Car-GPS/Specific-Car-GPS/Mazda/GA5151F.html
Thanks in advance
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Im still new to MTCB, will this rom work on my Eonon GA5151F? http://www.eonon.com/Car-GPS/Specific-Car-GPS/Mazda/GA5151F.html
Thanks in advance
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It should work. looks like you have a RK3188/800*480 unit. To be sure, go to Settings ->About tablet and check the 3rd line. If it starts with MTCB, this ROM will work for you.
What about RK3188 with 1024*600? I only see 1024*600 for RK3066, not for RK3188...
m4f1050 said:
What about RK3188 with 1024*600? I only see 1024*600 for RK3066, not for RK3188...
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Well, post #14 says:
"Since the original is only for RK3188 / 1024x600, the kernel versions for other combinations of CPU and resolutions are from earlier firmware."
So yes, it's there.
Hello everybody, I'm just new here. I need your wise help with a Lenovo S820e.
First of all, the story: Got a Lenovo S820e from a chinese guy. Received a smartphone with lots of chinese garbage on the rom including pornography and things like that, so I decided to look for some guides to reinstall an official ROM for this Lenovo. Honestly I'm a beginner with these things and took me a while after realizing how to do all the proccess.
After reading some basics and check some youtube videos, I went to NeedROM website and looked for this ROM:
***can I post a link?***
Realized that this is the only ROM version (some updates here) but finally the only one that I've found on the internet.
I followed the steps (took me some days, lol) to update via sdcard posted on that ROM link (here the steps):
Install ROM:
Need a memory card, create folder sdfuse and copy to install on this ROM (QSB tailed).
a) normal phone boot into Android OS, use a USB cable to connect PC, the pop-up screen, select USB mass storage devices, and turn on USB storage device;
b) New sdfuse folder, unzip the downloaded firmware, and copied file QSB to the phone sdfuse directory;
Note: Make sure before upgrading phone there is a certain amount of power
2. T card upgrade process
Long press VOLUP + POWER_KEY enter droidboot, a menu appears and select the fourth SDUPDATE, the bottom of the screen you can see the progress and status upgrade
See "SDCARD UPDATE SUCCESS!!!" Indicates a successful upgrade
After some tries, realized how to enter that droidboot (Volume down + power button... after seeing the lenovo logo release the power button). :good:
To shorten this story I finally got a "Lenovo S820e android 4.1.2" with an official ROM, rooted (to get rid of these chinese apps, no offense intended) and without google apps. Here is the part where I spent another few days to install gapps because didn't accomplish with adb loader, cwm recovery, etc.
So I found this guide (russian site, translated with google help) on how to install google apps without CWM, a something like a manual installing:
****????****
Installed the root explorer and copy-pasted the system files to the internal storage, permissions and rebooted the device.
But after boot I got a look-a-like, useless "Assistive touch-thing-app" ( I don't know exactly what is ) that I cannot find how to uninstall it. Note that this was after (at last) installing gapps (20121011 signed, hard to find the correct version for this Lenovo S820e )
Video: https: //youtu.be/ yhIwf3OHAUU
Can I post a youtube video please? I have uploaded a video with my problem. Help me please. Got denied access because I'm a NEW member here.
I need help, if someone have seen something like this "assistive touch-thing" and know how to uninstall / deactivate it will be great and I will pray for you :fingers-crossed:
I don't know i I'm too newbie.
Sorry if I have grammar errors or bad english. I'm not native.
Thank you in advance.
Best Regards.
Hi everyone, I recently bought a Xiaomi Mi box3c and was very disappointed with custom rom and the interface that it came with on it. So surfing the web there are a few tutorials on how to change it and I tried a few but they are not that great either, till finally someone patched the stock android TV Lean back Launcher for it, it took some tinkering but I got it working, this may not be the best way but this is how I did it form the start. This is not my work, I just followed instructions and I have gathered them here. As I am lazy Im not gonna provide pictures for every step but it’s pretty straight forward.
For using some the apps during the process you will need usb mouse cause not every apps supports Mibox remote configuration
As I am a new poster I am not allowed to post any links so change every dot word to an actual . for the links.
1. Turning on the Box and Changing to English
1.1 Download this apk provided by Xiaomi veterans on forum, it’s a shortcut to the stock android setting
drive dot google dot com/open?id=0B16bkj0QSkYnc0k2UUFTU05vSHM 1.2 copy the apk to a normal usb flash drive and connect to mibox and install the apk
1.3 Run it and now you can change the language as in any android device.
2. Downgrading Firmware
All of the root options available for this device are for the older firmware so you need to downgrade the device. (it’s much easier than it sounds.)
2.1 Download the original firmware for MDZ-16-AA from this link: (both are the same thing)
yadi dot sk/d/Yvr1jYflm6GZR androidfilehost dot com/?fid=745425885120695554 2.2 Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a formatted usb tick (Fat32). (There should be two files: xiaomi_update and update.zip)
2.3 Put the USB flash drive in your Mi Box and boot in recovery
(How to boot into recovery: Unplug power > press and "hold back + ok" button while plugging the power back in. The remote should be nearby and facing the box. Do not let go of the buttons until it booted in recovery. for some devices its "home + menu" button instead of the previous one.
2.4 the flashing should start and finish automatically. don’t connect the device to WIFI after this step until you have disabled the intelligent update.
(Credits to passerby on xiaomi.eu forums for the guide)
3. Rooting the device
I tried almost all of the rooting apps, none of them worked for me but I have seen people insisting that permroot works for them so I put the link for that, using it is pretty straight forward, download, install on device and try to root with it.
but in case that doesn’t work Kingoroot Windows app will definitely work. this is how to root with kingoroot. For this method you need a USB type A --> USB type A cable.
3.1 First download the kingoroot desktop app from their website
3.2 Install the app on your windows desktop
3.3 Go to your mibox device setting (mibox setting not android stock from part 1) and in Security setting and Enable USB/ADB debugging, device will restart for this setting to change.
3.4 connect your mibox to your desktop and wait for the device to be installed and recognized by windows. (If you are using windows 10 it will detect the device by itself)
3.5 Run the kingoroot app on the windows and let it detect the device, as soon as it detects the device root option will appear, click on root option it and wait
3.6 Kingoroot will try to install an app on your mibox, allow it and then this will continue and finish the rooting process.
3.7 Disable USB/ADB debugging, so you can connect USB Flash drives to the device again.
3.8 Check for the root stastus with rootchecker.
(Credits to passerby on xiaomi.eu forums for the guide)
4. How to flash TWRP to device
4.1 download the TWRP App from this link:
dl dot twrp dot me/twrpapp/me.twrp.twrpapp-18.apk 4.2 Download the android ROM and TWRP image together from this link:
goo dot gl/q5DGED password : Mibox2015 4.3 open the zip file and copy this image file to your USB Flash drive
MDZ-16-AA-AndroidTV-V1\TWRP-RECOVERY\twrp-mdz-16-aa.img
4.4 Connect the USB flash drive to the box and copy the image to device storage
4.3 Install the TWRP app on the device using the USB flash drive
4.4 Run it and select first two boxes.
4.5 Go to flash TWRP option and wait for app to ask permission from SU, grant permission.
4.6 Select TWRP flash and select flash from image. Select the image that you copied to device storage.
4.7 Boot into recovery (by this time you have root access and it’s better to boot to recovery with one of the reboot apps ex. Quick Reboot)
(Now you have TWRP, but the problem is every time you reboot the box, the stock rom overwrites the TWRP files and it goes back to Default recovery, to solve this we need to replace the Rom itself too)
5. Replacing the Rom
5.1 While still in TWRP page, make a small boot backup just so TWRP makes a folder in storage of your device.
5.2 Reboot the device from TWRP (reboot system)
5.3 Now using a File manager (I used X-plore) copy the Rom folder to the same backup folder that was created by TWRP in your storage.
Copy This folder:
MDZ-16-AA-AndroidTV-V1\TWRP\BACKUPS\11608V180037788\2014-12-31--18-01-42_6.9.7.949
To this folder: (Which is already should be there created by TWRP)
Internal Storage\TWRP\Backups\ (your device’s Serial number)\
5.4 Repeat steps 4.6 & 4.7 again to Flash TWRP again, after booting to TWRP go to restore and select file (2014-12-31--18-01-) to restore, swipe to restore and wait for 10-15 minutes
5.5 After restore is done don’t reboot, go back to TWRP main page, go to Wipe then advanced wipe, select Dalvik, Cache and Data to be wiped. After wipe is done reboot system
5.6 When android system boot is complete, go to setting down below and change the language to English and its done.
I hope it helps
Someone posted a tutorial on YouTube, the title of video is "MIBOX 3 MDZ-16-aa ROOT + Install Android TV English".
@[email protected], did you get Netflix to work on it?
dummyaccount said:
Someone posted a tutorial on YouTube, the title of video is "MIBOX 3 MDZ-16-aa ROOT + Install Android TV English".
@[email protected], did you get Netflix to work on it?
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I tried all the steps.
No google play videos, no voice search and most of all no netflix.
=(
I hate the ****ing Chinese that sold me MDZ-16-aa saying it was the international version.
dont work password androidtv rom....... is Mibox2015?
mdz 16-AA
I faced the same issue.Wrong password.
Thanx for your post [email protected] I am going to use this method for my Mi box3.
As I am going to root any device for the first time, what precautions should I take
that I don't brick it?
Does the Microphone and and Ok button on Remote work normally after rooting by your method ?
Thx in advance....
[email protected] said:
Hi everyone, I recently bought a Xiaomi Mi box3c and was very disappointed with custom rom and the interface that it came with on it. So surfing the web there are a few tutorials on how to change it and I tried a few but they are not that great either, till finally someone patched the stock android TV Lean back Launcher for it, it took some tinkering but I got it working, this may not be the best way but this is how I did it form the start. This is not my work, I just followed instructions and I have gathered them here. As I am lazy Im not gonna provide pictures for every step but it’s pretty straight forward.
For using some the apps during the process you will need usb mouse cause not every apps supports Mibox remote configuration
As I am a new poster I am not allowed to post any links so change every dot word to an actual . for the links.
1. Turning on the Box and Changing to English
1.1 Download this apk provided by Xiaomi veterans on forum, it’s a shortcut to the stock android setting
drive dot google dot com/open?id=0B16bkj0QSkYnc0k2UUFTU05vSHM 1.2 copy the apk to a normal usb flash drive and connect to mibox and install the apk
1.3 Run it and now you can change the language as in any android device.
2. Downgrading Firmware
All of the root options available for this device are for the older firmware so you need to downgrade the device. (it’s much easier than it sounds.)
2.1 Download the original firmware for MDZ-16-AA from this link: (both are the same thing)
yadi dot sk/d/Yvr1jYflm6GZR androidfilehost dot com/?fid=745425885120695554 2.2 Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a formatted usb tick (Fat32). (There should be two files: xiaomi_update and update.zip)
2.3 Put the USB flash drive in your Mi Box and boot in recovery
(How to boot into recovery: Unplug power > press and "hold back + ok" button while plugging the power back in. The remote should be nearby and facing the box. Do not let go of the buttons until it booted in recovery. for some devices its "home + menu" button instead of the previous one.
2.4 the flashing should start and finish automatically. don’t connect the device to WIFI after this step until you have disabled the intelligent update.
(Credits to passerby on xiaomi.eu forums for the guide)
3. Rooting the device
I tried almost all of the rooting apps, none of them worked for me but I have seen people insisting that permroot works for them so I put the link for that, using it is pretty straight forward, download, install on device and try to root with it.
but in case that doesn’t work Kingoroot Windows app will definitely work. this is how to root with kingoroot. For this method you need a USB type A --> USB type A cable.
3.1 First download the kingoroot desktop app from their website
3.2 Install the app on your windows desktop
3.3 Go to your mibox device setting (mibox setting not android stock from part 1) and in Security setting and Enable USB/ADB debugging, device will restart for this setting to change.
3.4 connect your mibox to your desktop and wait for the device to be installed and recognized by windows. (If you are using windows 10 it will detect the device by itself)
3.5 Run the kingoroot app on the windows and let it detect the device, as soon as it detects the device root option will appear, click on root option it and wait
3.6 Kingoroot will try to install an app on your mibox, allow it and then this will continue and finish the rooting process.
3.7 Disable USB/ADB debugging, so you can connect USB Flash drives to the device again.
3.8 Check for the root stastus with rootchecker.
(Credits to passerby on xiaomi.eu forums for the guide)
4. How to flash TWRP to device
4.1 download the TWRP App from this link:
dl dot twrp dot me/twrpapp/me.twrp.twrpapp-18.apk 4.2 Download the android ROM and TWRP image together from this link:
goo dot gl/q5DGED password : Mibox2015 4.3 open the zip file and copy this image file to your USB Flash drive
MDZ-16-AA-AndroidTV-V1\TWRP-RECOVERY\twrp-mdz-16-aa.img
4.4 Connect the USB flash drive to the box and copy the image to device storage
4.3 Install the TWRP app on the device using the USB flash drive
4.4 Run it and select first two boxes.
4.5 Go to flash TWRP option and wait for app to ask permission from SU, grant permission.
4.6 Select TWRP flash and select flash from image. Select the image that you copied to device storage.
4.7 Boot into recovery (by this time you have root access and it’s better to boot to recovery with one of the reboot apps ex. Quick Reboot)
(Now you have TWRP, but the problem is every time you reboot the box, the stock rom overwrites the TWRP files and it goes back to Default recovery, to solve this we need to replace the Rom itself too)
5. Replacing the Rom
5.1 While still in TWRP page, make a small boot backup just so TWRP makes a folder in storage of your device.
5.2 Reboot the device from TWRP (reboot system)
5.3 Now using a File manager (I used X-plore) copy the Rom folder to the same backup folder that was created by TWRP in your storage.
Copy This folder:
MDZ-16-AA-AndroidTV-V1\TWRP\BACKUPS\11608V180037788\2014-12-31--18-01-42_6.9.7.949
To this folder: (Which is already should be there created by TWRP)
Internal Storage\TWRP\Backups\ (your device’s Serial number)\
5.4 Repeat steps 4.6 & 4.7 again to Flash TWRP again, after booting to TWRP go to restore and select file (2014-12-31--18-01-) to restore, swipe to restore and wait for 10-15 minutes
5.5 After restore is done don’t reboot, go back to TWRP main page, go to Wipe then advanced wipe, select Dalvik, Cache and Data to be wiped. After wipe is done reboot system
5.6 When android system boot is complete, go to setting down below and change the language to English and its done.
I hope it helps
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I tried to downgrade my MDZ-16-AA device with the MiBOX3_jurassicpark_gitv_1.3.106.386 file ... but it brings it down only to 1. 3. 114 and not to 1. 3. 106.
Secondly I do not get "ADB Debugging" option. Hence I cannot connect my Mi Box to my laptop.
Can anyone help ?
the correct password is : '@'mibox2015
the quotes are only to avoid mention to xda user "mibo" in xda forum...u don't have to write it in...
mibox v1.5.1
I've troubles to root my mibox, I've the 1.5.1 version.
Can you help me, please ?
Mi box 3C v 1.5.1
Can it possible to do the same for version 1.5.1?
I have Mi box 3C v 1.5.1 and I can't even boot into recovery yet.
Add widevine drm in MDZ-16-AA
To complete your notice, I found a way to launch MyCanal and molotov.tv (not tested for netflix yet).
As you know these apps requires widevine drm.
First download
extractor 4.0 and Xiomi 3S official rom
Then extract update.zip and add in root folder of extractor: system.new.dat + system.transfert.list.file_context
Use Extractor.bat to uncompact system.new
On folder go on system\vendor and copy paste lib folder on USB key.
Does anybody know how to go to recovery mode?
HOLD Back + OK and Home + Option doesn't work for my MDZ-16-AA
the system has been automatically updated yesterday.. :crying:
Thank you so much, I got it installed.
Step 1 can be hard because of the chinese language therefor I used this link:
https://www dot cnx-software dot com/2016/04/12/how-to-change-language-to-english-and-install-apps-remotely-on-xiaomi-mi-box-3-enhanced/
at step 2 I made the mistake that I extracted the update.zip aswell. while I needed to keep it zipped.
I used the app RUFUS to make the usbdrive a FAT32 drive.
at step 3 Kingoroot worked for me, although I needed to restart several times to make the ADB debugging connection work.
at step 4 sending the TWRP files, was a bit of a hurdle. It wwas not possible for me to copt them from the USB stick with ES file manager to the device. I needed to use the USB cable to my computer (ADB off) password: "@mibox2015"
At point 5 I was not able to use my remote or keyboard, I needed to turn off ADB!
At the end allot works, but there is still some bugs:
- MIUI still present. eg. when connecting an usb stick you get a chinese menu. and you are able to get into the old system menu
- unable to get NETFLIX to work
- allot of bloatware, apps I can not disable or delete.
- im unable to disable search by microphone in the UI, which is not supported by the remote of the 16-AA
- im unable to edit the tiles in the homescreen to eg. hide the supersu, market etc. and to put PLEX of KODI more in front
Thanks!!!!
I have rooted my mibox 3c and installed TWRP app
I copied img to device and flash drive, but I can't choose any img in TWRP app...
any method to replace custom recovery?? THX
weiabroad said:
I have rooted my mibox 3c and installed TWRP app
I copied img to device and flash drive, but I can't choose any img in TWRP app...
any method to replace custom recovery?? THX
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Go through each step carefully, if stuck be clear about what you have done
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Arquivo converter ROM chinesa para global 3C-16AA
Olá, gostaria dos arquivos para converter a ROM 3C-16AA, você tem whats para contato?
Hey,
Im' trying to get mycanal to work on my mibox MDZ-16-AA.
I copied the lib folder on my usb stick.
it's still not working, isn't any steps missing ?
Thanks.
Secure Check failed error while downgrading
I Got "secure check failed." error while downgrading. What did i do wrong ?
[email protected] said:
Hi everyone, I recently bought a Xiaomi Mi box3c and was very disappointed with custom rom and the interface that it came with on it. So surfing the web there are a few tutorials on how to change it and I tried a few but they are not that great either, till finally someone patched the stock android TV Lean back Launcher for it, it took some tinkering but I got it working, this may not be the best way but this is how I did it form the start. This is not my work, I just followed instructions and I have gathered them here. As I am lazy Im not gonna provide pictures for every step but it’s pretty straight forward.
For using some the apps during the process you will need usb mouse cause not every apps supports Mibox remote configuration
As I am a new poster I am not allowed to post any links so change every dot word to an actual . for the links.
1. Turning on the Box and Changing to English
1.1 Download this apk provided by Xiaomi veterans on forum, it’s a shortcut to the stock android setting
drive dot google dot com/open?id=0B16bkj0QSkYnc0k2UUFTU05vSHM 1.2 copy the apk to a normal usb flash drive and connect to mibox and install the apk
1.3 Run it and now you can change the language as in any android device.
2. Downgrading Firmware
All of the root options available for this device are for the older firmware so you need to downgrade the device. (it’s much easier than it sounds.)
2.1 Download the original firmware for MDZ-16-AA from this link: (both are the same thing)
yadi dot sk/d/Yvr1jYflm6GZR androidfilehost dot com/?fid=745425885120695554 2.2 Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a formatted usb tick (Fat32). (There should be two files: xiaomi_update and update.zip)
2.3 Put the USB flash drive in your Mi Box and boot in recovery
(How to boot into recovery: Unplug power > press and "hold back + ok" button while plugging the power back in. The remote should be nearby and facing the box. Do not let go of the buttons until it booted in recovery. for some devices its "home + menu" button instead of the previous one.
2.4 the flashing should start and finish automatically. don’t connect the device to WIFI after this step until you have disabled the intelligent update.
(Credits to passerby on xiaomi.eu forums for the guide)
3. Rooting the device
I tried almost all of the rooting apps, none of them worked for me but I have seen people insisting that permroot works for them so I put the link for that, using it is pretty straight forward, download, install on device and try to root with it.
but in case that doesn’t work Kingoroot Windows app will definitely work. this is how to root with kingoroot. For this method you need a USB type A --> USB type A cable.
3.1 First download the kingoroot desktop app from their website
3.2 Install the app on your windows desktop
3.3 Go to your mibox device setting (mibox setting not android stock from part 1) and in Security setting and Enable USB/ADB debugging, device will restart for this setting to change.
3.4 connect your mibox to your desktop and wait for the device to be installed and recognized by windows. (If you are using windows 10 it will detect the device by itself)
3.5 Run the kingoroot app on the windows and let it detect the device, as soon as it detects the device root option will appear, click on root option it and wait
3.6 Kingoroot will try to install an app on your mibox, allow it and then this will continue and finish the rooting process.
3.7 Disable USB/ADB debugging, so you can connect USB Flash drives to the device again.
3.8 Check for the root stastus with rootchecker.
(Credits to passerby on xiaomi.eu forums for the guide)
4. How to flash TWRP to device
4.1 download the TWRP App from this link:
dl dot twrp dot me/twrpapp/me.twrp.twrpapp-18.apk 4.2 Download the android ROM and TWRP image together from this link:
goo dot gl/q5DGED password : Mibox2015 4.3 open the zip file and copy this image file to your USB Flash drive
MDZ-16-AA-AndroidTV-V1\TWRP-RECOVERY\twrp-mdz-16-aa.img
4.4 Connect the USB flash drive to the box and copy the image to device storage
4.3 Install the TWRP app on the device using the USB flash drive
4.4 Run it and select first two boxes.
4.5 Go to flash TWRP option and wait for app to ask permission from SU, grant permission.
4.6 Select TWRP flash and select flash from image. Select the image that you copied to device storage.
4.7 Boot into recovery (by this time you have root access and it’s better to boot to recovery with one of the reboot apps ex. Quick Reboot)
(Now you have TWRP, but the problem is every time you reboot the box, the stock rom overwrites the TWRP files and it goes back to Default recovery, to solve this we need to replace the Rom itself too)
5. Replacing the Rom
5.1 While still in TWRP page, make a small boot backup just so TWRP makes a folder in storage of your device.
5.2 Reboot the device from TWRP (reboot system)
5.3 Now using a File manager (I used X-plore) copy the Rom folder to the same backup folder that was created by TWRP in your storage.
Copy This folder:
MDZ-16-AA-AndroidTV-V1\TWRP\BACKUPS\11608V180037788\2014-12-31--18-01-42_6.9.7.949
To this folder: (Which is already should be there created by TWRP)
Internal Storage\TWRP\Backups\ (your device’s Serial number)\
5.4 Repeat steps 4.6 & 4.7 again to Flash TWRP again, after booting to TWRP go to restore and select file (2014-12-31--18-01-) to restore, swipe to restore and wait for 10-15 minutes
5.5 After restore is done don’t reboot, go back to TWRP main page, go to Wipe then advanced wipe, select Dalvik, Cache and Data to be wiped. After wipe is done reboot system
5.6 When android system boot is complete, go to setting down below and change the language to English and its done.
I hope it helps
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I successfully rooted my mibox 3c (MDZ-16-AA) and installed TWRP app and Android TV.
Now I want to go back to the Xiaomi Original Firmware (1.5.25). I tried to use TWRP and the Update.zip, but it did not work. How can I do it? Many thanks!
---------- Post added at 09:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 AM ----------
I read from a Chinese forum that the 1.4.32 can also be rooted. As far as I know the Android TV is based on the 1.3.106. Does it make any sense to root the MDZ-16-AA with the firmware 1.4.32 and install the Android TV then?
Finally ported TWRP to the Medion Lifetab P10505 with working touch.
No guarantees are given, if you damage your tablet, all you do is on your own risk. I have the original ROM from Medion, if you need a full restore.
Please note that the TWRP recovery was not much tested and may be buggy. I didn't test with encryption or the restore process.
Please follow these steps:
1. Download all the files from Mega:
https://mega.nz/#F!pvQCQCxL!dfCHhGkliNSj-Wd3NcRV2ghttp://
2. Unpack all files into the same directory
3. If not done already, install the Intel Driver Package and reboot your PC
4. Unpack the ADB Tools into the directory
5. On your tablet go to your settings and enable USB debugging in the developer options. If you don't see the developer options menu under settings, goto about tablet and tip the build number seven times fast which will reveal the Developer options in the Settings.
6. Copy the file UPDATE-SuperSU.zip to your tablet (via USB or to memory card)
7. Switch off your tablet
8. Press and keep pressed the On/Off button and Volume Down button until you see the bootloader menu. Please press the buttons at the same time.
9. Now connect the table via USB cable to the PC.
10. Open a command window on your PC and change to the above created directory .
11. type the command: fastboot oem unlock (you can lock it again after the whole process if you want)
If this doesn't work goto the below section: Install recovery through flash
12. next type: fastboot flash recovery final_P10505_working_TWRP_3.0.2.0.img
13. Use the volume up or down button until Recovery mode is displayed.
14. Press the On/Off button shortly to start the new TWRP recovery menu. Please be patient until it fully loads. May take a couple of minutes.
15. Now choose install from the menu.
16. Proceed to the folder where you store the UPDATE-SuperSU.zip and select the file and swipe to install.
Note: If you forgot to copy the file to the tablet you can use the windows explorer to copy it to your tablet. There is a new device called Vi10 plus
(as mentioned it is only a port not build from source)
17. The Zip file should install
18. Use the back button to go back to the main menu of the recovery and select reboot and then system.
19. Now you have rooted the device and can create backups in the TWRP recovery.
20. To verify use any root checker tool from play store.
21. Feel free to hit the Thanks button
Install recovery through flash:
If there are any errors you can download the original ROM from Medion.de. You need then the Intel Platform Flash Tool Lite to install the ROM from Scratch (all your data will be lost).
When you run the flash tool, open the file from Medion.de and it will unpack the zip-file in the folder C:\Users\Your account name\.flasher\.download\p1050x-6.0-factory-v2.3
Proceed to the folder Just rename the file final_P10505_working_TWRP_3.0.2.0.img to recovery.img and replace the original file from Medion. Then hit the flash button.
Actually the Intel tool will perform the same command as above.
PS: I read that P10506 is hardware like the same as P10505, so it may work there as well, but no guarantees.
PPS: Credit go to the creators of the TWRP file for the Chuwi Vi10 plus (Highbook), which I don't know their names.
thank you for this, I used it on my P10506, the only difference was thead the command in section 12 has changed to:
fastboot flashing unlock
Cooool!
Did everything on my P10506.
Now waiting untill booting is finished...... CHECK!!
Testing with a root checker........ CHECK!!
That is great!
Thank you!
simplex3 said:
Did everything on my P10506.
Now waiting untill booting is finished...... CHECK!!
Testing with a root checker........ CHECK!!
That is great!
Thank you!
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You're welcome,
but surely room for optimization of this tablet. On mine it happens after quite some that it becomes very laggy.
Hope yours is running better.
Bernie_W said:
You're welcome,
but surely room for optimization of this tablet. On mine it happens after quite some that it becomes very laggy.
Hope yours is running better.
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Seems to work fine.
No lags. Okay, not more laggy then it was before rooting.
But now i'd like to flash a custom rom... Any suggestions?
Regards.
simplex3 said:
Seems to work fine.
No lags. Okay, not more laggy then it was before rooting.
But now i'd like to flash a custom rom... Any suggestions?
Regards.
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I haven't seen any custom roms for this tablet, but I actually didn't look much. The problem is that it is nearly impossible without sources to create one.
any new mirrors available? mega zip file offline...
P10506
Thanks for the wonderful news! If anyone (Bernie?) could make the files / TWRP image available again, they'd make me and the previous poster even happier
Looking to root and TWRP my familys two P10506s - one still on 5.1 - should I update it to 7.1.1 (last available image from Medion) first?
Download Link
Somebody here who have the files available and can upload it again?
Would be great.
Thanks
Bye
Amy New version for P10506? My tablet Constantly crasing on original software
Asciola said:
P10506
Thanks for the wonderful news! If anyone (Bernie?) could make the files / TWRP image available again, they'd make me and the previous poster even happier
Looking to root and TWRP my familys two P10506s - one still on 5.1 - should I update it to 7.1.1 (last available image from Medion) first?
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Maybe you can flash android x86.
1,Flash tw08a-87z8 bios using flashrom in ubuntu.
2,Push esc key to enter bios.
3,Install android ,linux or windows using usb/sd boot.
Some medion and onkyo tablets are compatible.
I have written more details on my wiki.
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How I can install twrp and flash gsi rom on Doogee N20?
I found this but I'm doesnt know Russian: pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=955032&st=1220#entry89836105 (I cant post URL because I'm new user, so I delete the "4" from "4pda")
Sorry for my bad English.
צבי זלצברג said:
How I can install twrp and flash gsi rom on Doogee N20?
I found this but I'm doesnt know Russian: pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=955032&st=1220#entry89836105 (I cant post URL because I'm new user, so I delete the "4" from "4pda")
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That's the Google translation:
A little instruction on how to get RooT. And so, everything that you do, as always, is at your own peril and risk! All data is erased when unlocked! Make BACKUP !!! Is always!!!! I. Unlocking Boorloder-a (required for flashing the phone and everything connected with it): 1. Go to settings -> system -> About phone -> Build number (7 clicks) (Congratulations !!!! You are a developer!) < - About phone -> For developers: Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking. 2. We connect the phone to the computer and install the ADB usb driver (on the Internet), a connection request should appear on the phone, you need to allow it. 3. Extract files from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) (preferably not very far, the root of the disk or the created folder N20 will be there). Go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder and run the bat file, the phone will reboot and display the request "unlock? Yes / no" rocker up - yes / rocker down - no. Naturally, you need to press the volume up, otherwise there were so many actions)) 4. Congratulations! Now, with each reboot, you will have an Orange state (5-second inscription), and the ability to do whatever you want with your phone. II. We sew! 1. For the lazy (who value their time). Download the SP Flash tool (Internet), from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) select MT6763_Android_scatter and boot_magisk_20 files for the boot partition, lk_pached for lk, etc. you can even twrp instead of native recovery. Turn off the phone, connect it to the computer and click Download in the SP Flash programs. After the OK circle appears, disconnect and reconnect the cable (easier than a forced reboot). We turn on the phone and put the magisk manager (internet). Congratulations!!! You have a root and no Orange State label! 2. Who wants more and himself: phone to computer -> go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder -> run CMD -> write "fastboot flash recovery" put a space and move the TWRP file with the mouse to the window (fast path to the file) and press ENTER -> reboot the phone to fastboot. Congratulations!!! you have TWRP. Boot into TWRP, skip the encrypted DATE message, go to formatting and format the DATE. Go to mount and connect MTP. A phone will appear on my computer, we drop the files DisableForceEncryption_Treble (disable date encryption), orange_state_disabler_v0.3 (remove orange_state) and magisk.zip (internet) into the memory section. In TWRP, click install all this and rejoice! 3. Who has nothing to do at all: go to the forum thread Development and porting of GSI firmware (Post bullik01 # 71222655) and try what catches your eye. Not all are loaded, but .... (although we do not seem to have an A / B structure, but only "arm64 A / B" were launched) PS: look for additional information here on the forum and for brotherly devices UMiDIGI A5 Pro - Firmware ( Post Xakep1993 # 86772223) Attached files recovery-TWRP_3.3-20191015-1714.img (22.81 MB) DisableForceEncryption_Treble.zip (4.24 MB)
jwoegerbauer said:
That's the Google translation:
A little instruction on how to get RooT. And so, everything that you do, as always, is at your own peril and risk! All data is erased when unlocked! Make BACKUP !!! Is always!!!! I. Unlocking Boorloder-a (required for flashing the phone and everything connected with it): 1. Go to settings -> system -> About phone -> Build number (7 clicks) (Congratulations !!!! You are a developer!) < - About phone -> For developers: Enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking. 2. We connect the phone to the computer and install the ADB usb driver (on the Internet), a connection request should appear on the phone, you need to allow it. 3. Extract files from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) (preferably not very far, the root of the disk or the created folder N20 will be there). Go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder and run the bat file, the phone will reboot and display the request "unlock? Yes / no" rocker up - yes / rocker down - no. Naturally, you need to press the volume up, otherwise there were so many actions)) 4. Congratulations! Now, with each reboot, you will have an Orange state (5-second inscription), and the ability to do whatever you want with your phone. II. We sew! 1. For the lazy (who value their time). Download the SP Flash tool (Internet), from the N20_utils.rar archive (10.87 MB) select MT6763_Android_scatter and boot_magisk_20 files for the boot partition, lk_pached for lk, etc. you can even twrp instead of native recovery. Turn off the phone, connect it to the computer and click Download in the SP Flash programs. After the OK circle appears, disconnect and reconnect the cable (easier than a forced reboot). We turn on the phone and put the magisk manager (internet). Congratulations!!! You have a root and no Orange State label! 2. Who wants more and himself: phone to computer -> go to the Unlocked Bootloader folder -> run CMD -> write "fastboot flash recovery" put a space and move the TWRP file with the mouse to the window (fast path to the file) and press ENTER -> reboot the phone to fastboot. Congratulations!!! you have TWRP. Boot into TWRP, skip the encrypted DATE message, go to formatting and format the DATE. Go to mount and connect MTP. A phone will appear on my computer, we drop the files DisableForceEncryption_Treble (disable date encryption), orange_state_disabler_v0.3 (remove orange_state) and magisk.zip (internet) into the memory section. In TWRP, click install all this and rejoice! 3. Who has nothing to do at all: go to the forum thread Development and porting of GSI firmware (Post bullik01 # 71222655) and try what catches your eye. Not all are loaded, but .... (although we do not seem to have an A / B structure, but only "arm64 A / B" were launched) PS: look for additional information here on the forum and for brotherly devices UMiDIGI A5 Pro - Firmware ( Post Xakep1993 # 86772223) Attached files recovery-TWRP_3.3-20191015-1714.img (22.81 MB) DisableForceEncryption_Treble.zip (4.24 MB)
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Hi, were you by any chance able to get a copy of these files ,Please upload if posssible
The original links are broken and the internet seemed to wipe all traces out, I'm looking for the N20_utils and possibly the Disable force encryption one
Good day
Had the same problem, (English not so good but I know you'll understand). What I did was just installing Corvus OS rom, the 11th version. It's been quite a while since i installed it.
Tried Lineage 18.1 and adding the smallest gapps available, but everytime i get code error 1. I guess it was the twrp 3.3 version i used cause some roms requer the latest TWRP versions. The lineage is installing just right nd can reboot to system with no hiccups.
None of Android 12 gsi versions has ever been able to installed. Cause when i try to install, i get the error of "file too large for the target partition. Tried everything from the net to increase the system partition to at-least 3gig. No success.....
Is anyone who can help to install android 12 even beta version will be ok for my N20 Doogee??
Thanx
flairepathos.info said:
Hi, were you by any chance able to get a copy of these files ,Please upload if posssible
The original links are broken and the internet seemed to wipe all traces out, I'm looking for the N20_utils and possibly the Disable force encryption one
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The file is in the forum. But to make your life easier here are the link.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18B-srDVia_H4aDt7uvCDUxg2e4R5kVVY?usp=sharing The file is of type .exe and that extracts when you run on the pc, the problem is that I was suspicious about the virus so I threw the file in the total virus (if you don't know what it is, just search) and 6 programs pointed it out as malware but many others didn't find anything including karpersky and bit defender, there to make sure the files were there i renown they from .exe to .zip and I looked and the files really were there but as I don't want to take the risk I didn't extract and I didn't even try anything. The file that fix the encryption are inside doogee n20.exe, the guy said it will be in .exe and when you run it extracts the file in the C folder of the computer I recommend you to rename it from .exe to .zip because if the file have a virus you can screw your pc when running
Da-Judges said:
Good day
Had the same problem, (English not so good but I know you'll understand). What I did was just installing Corvus OS rom, the 11th version. It's been quite a while since i installed it.
Tried Lineage 18.1 and adding the smallest gapps available, but everytime i get code error 1. I guess it was the twrp 3.3 version i used cause some roms requer the latest TWRP versions. The lineage is installing just right nd can reboot to system with no hiccups.
None of Android 12 gsi versions has ever been able to installed. Cause when i try to install, i get the error of "file too large for the target partition. Tried everything from the net to increase the system partition to at-least 3gig. No success.....
Is anyone who can help to install android 12 even beta version will be ok for my N20 Doogee??
Thanx
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you can use the pixel experience lite https://github.com/ponces/treble_build_pe/releases ( remenber the lite version, because is 2,5 gig) i try and instal in my phone and worked but i cant access my storage so i search and here are the solution https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...loop-after-any-custom-rom-doogee-n20.4357313/ i dont try it but if you want here are the solution
flairepathos.info said:
Hi, were you by any chance able to get a copy of these files ,Please upload if posssible
The original links are broken and the internet seemed to wipe all traces out, I'm looking for the N20_utils and possibly the Disable force encryption one
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Hi, did you find N20_utils?