[S905x] LibreElec and Xiaomi Mi Box 3(MDZ-16-AB) - Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers

I attempted this LibreElec on my Xiaomi Mi Box 3(MDZ-16-AB) but I couldn't get it to boot maybe someone here can provide some instructions?
my plan was to flash TWRP and try to boot from there but the recent OTA update has blocked my root option until I find a way to bypass it without downgrading again
it seems to have good hardware but the support is really terrible Xiaomi doesn't provide any firmware images or support forum

Any progress on this issue?

smurf900 said:
I attempted this LibreElec on my Xiaomi Mi Box 3(MDZ-16-AB) but I couldn't get it to boot maybe someone here can provide some instructions?
my plan was to flash TWRP and try to boot from there but the recent OTA update has blocked my root option until I find a way to bypass it without downgrading again
it seems to have good hardware but the support is really terrible Xiaomi doesn't provide any firmware images or support forum
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Yeah for sure, let us know, i would lokve to install libreelec on my unit as well.

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[FIXED BY UPDATED DEV] TWRP stuck in a middle of a screen

Hello,
I've been able to install twrp from dev section, however it was stuck in a middle of a screen and wouldn't let me unlock; I was able to fix unlock problem by upgrading to twrp 3.0, however the problem is still there. Any way to fix it? I have KIW-L21 model.
nemexs said:
Hello,
I've been able to install twrp from dev section, however it was stuck in a middle of a screen and wouldn't let me unlock; I was able to fix unlock problem by upgrading to twrp 3.0, however the problem is still there. Any way to fix it? I have KIW-L21 model.
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TWRP has not been approved for any other variant of the Honor 5X besides the KIW-L24. Some devs are trying to bring compatibility to more variants soon.
Bandit Development said:
TWRP has not been approved for any other variant of the Honor 5X besides the KIW-L24. Some devs are trying to bring compatibility to more variants soon.
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That's a shame I'll be waiting for a new one Can't wait also for someone to hopefully make cm port
Please help us to help you -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-5x/development/discovery-looking-info-to-try-to-t3312325

Need help with TWRP recovery install and/or root redmi note 4x bootloader unlocked

Hello,
I have been trying to install TWRP recovery in my bootloader unlocked xiaomi redmi note 4x phone with china stable ROM non-root device. I have tried multiple methods that I found in this web and somewhere else but unfortunately all failed and unable to install any kinds of recovery. I am also trying to root my device but failed every method I found. One main problem is I don't read chinese at all and my ROM is chinese version. I have been trying to install at least Global ROM so that I would understand english version and probably able to root my phone and ultimately use google play store. None worked so far for me.
I would really appreciate if you can help me resolve any one of my issues stated above.
Thank you very much
New Xiaomi user (old time samsung android average user)
tonysmith15 said:
Hello,
I have been trying to install TWRP recovery in my bootloader unlocked xiaomi redmi note 4x phone with china stable ROM non-root device. I have tried multiple methods that I found in this web and somewhere else but unfortunately all failed and unable to install any kinds of recovery. I am also trying to root my device but failed every method I found. One main problem is I don't read chinese at all and my ROM is chinese version. I have been trying to install at least Global ROM so that I would understand english version and probably able to root my phone and ultimately use google play store. None worked so far for me.
I would really appreciate if you can help me resolve any one of my issues stated above.
Thank you very much
New Xiaomi user (old time samsung android average user)
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Fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
Next, do not disconnect the device, just use fastboot command and boot into TWRP
fastboot boot recoveryname.img
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Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk
I tried that too. It just shows "failed:remote size too large"
Any idea how to solve this?
tonysmith15 said:
I tried that too. It just shows "failed:remote size too large"
Any idea how to solve this?
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The language of chinese rom can be set as english.
Then you can flash chinese dev rom and use a built-in ROOT.
However, without twrp you can not flash gapps because the system part is encrypted, so you must unlock the bootloader and then flash twrp.
unlocker:http://en.miui.com/unlock/ (maybe you need a chinese mi account, I can provide one with you)
tonysmith15 said:
Hello,
I have been trying to install TWRP recovery in my bootloader unlocked xiaomi redmi note 4x phone with china stable ROM non-root device. I have tried multiple methods that I found in this web and somewhere else but unfortunately all failed and unable to install any kinds of recovery. I am also trying to root my device but failed every method I found. One main problem is I don't read chinese at all and my ROM is chinese version. I have been trying to install at least Global ROM so that I would understand english version and probably able to root my phone and ultimately use google play store. None worked so far for me.
I would really appreciate if you can help me resolve any one of my issues stated above.
Thank you very much
New Xiaomi user (old time samsung android average user)
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Hello i just find tonight this,may be will help,but i am not yet trying too,tomorrow i will try this ,we are on same issue,so let's go!!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/help/flashing-twrp-redmi-note-4x-failure-t3615871
It works!!!
Hello glewo45,
It really works. Thank you very much. I had been experiencing "remote: size too large" problem with a lot of methods that I found on xda forum and other reputable forums but was unsuccessful with any method. When I tried cofface method from the link that you mentioned, it was successful on the first attempt. My device is xiaomi redmi note 4x china stable rom. Now I can't wait to flash other custom ROMs . Thanks again glewo45 and cofface
glewo45 said:
Hello i just find tonight this,may be will help,but i am not yet trying too,tomorrow i will try this ,we are on same issue,so let's go!!! https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/help/flashing-twrp-redmi-note-4x-failure-t3615871
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Hey guys I am using redmi 4x I have installed Oreo pixel experience rom in it.... Can any one help me how to root this device in Android Oreo 8.0.

[Guide] How to Downgrade M9 Pro Oreo Beta to Official Nougat

In XDA-Developers every code builders finding solutions for Mate 9 but there is nothing for Mate 9 Pro (LON) versions.
I am opening this thread if someone give a hand to resolve downgrading problem Oreo Beta to Offical Nougat.
In Mate 9 forum @mankindtw build HWOTA 8 solution for MHA versions. Probably people will suggest me to use FunkyHuawei thing. But PayPal and BitCoin payment methods are not working in my country because of acredition at banking system.
So if any developer can support M9 Pro, it's too much appriciated for me.
livevalue said:
In XDA-Developers every code builders finding solutions for Mate 9 but there is nothing for Mate 9 Pro (LON) versions.
I am opening this thread if someone give a hand to resolve downgrading problem Oreo Beta to Offical Nougat.
In Mate 9 forum @mankindtw build HWOTA 8 solution for MHA versions. Probably people will suggest me to use FunkyHuawei thing. But PayPal and BitCoin payment methods are not working in my country because of acredition at banking system.
So if any developer can support M9 Pro, it's too much appriciated for me.
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It's possible while you are in stock recover via Firmware Finder. Just you need to find which stock ROM works for your device. None of Rollback Roms worked with me.
Yep! I'm also waiting for this! Hope a solution comes soon
polaco95 said:
Yep! I'm also waiting for this! Hope a solution comes soon
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Probably @mankindtw preparing a solution. He made the old HWOTA system and nowadays keeps silence. It's my guess, waiting for the official ROM release date.
@duraaraa I have a spesific problem. I'm using Huawei Mate 9 Pro. Bootloader unlocked, Oeminfo file belongs to orginal LON-AL00C00B225 but system running under Oreo 8.0.0.323 C636 log. It is sometimes running and sometimes don't.
I tried to downgrade Oreo to Nougat but it wasn't possible by Firmware Finder (special thanks to @gmanrainy for kind interest) or @mankindtw 's solutions. Probably file structure is different on Oreo, that could be reason for not downgrading.
Anyway, I know you are also moderating FunkyHuawei webpage. Is it possible for my situation to rebrand C636 and install LON-L29C636B235 version? Your payment methods not working in my country so I'l figure it out somehow. But I clearly wanted to learn if it is really work for me.
livevalue said:
@duraaraa I have a spesific problem. I'm using Huawei Mate 9 Pro. Bootloader unlocked, Oeminfo file belongs to orginal LON-AL00C00B225 but system running under Oreo 8.0.0.323 C636 log. It is sometimes running and sometimes don't.
I tried to downgrade Oreo to Nougat but it wasn't possible by Firmware Finder (special thanks to @gmanrainy for kind interest) or @mankindtw 's solutions. Probably file structure is different on Oreo, that could be reason for not downgrading.
Anyway, I know you are also moderating FunkyHuawei webpage. Is it possible for my situation to rebrand C636 and install LON-L29C636B235 version? Your payment methods not working in my country so I'l figure it out somehow. But I clearly wanted to learn if it is really work for me.
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Yes, it's possible. But I would need to look into which package you need to install. You'd probably need to use FHRebrandTool to fix the branding correctly.
duraaraa said:
Yes, it's possible. But I would need to look into which package you need to install. You'd probably need to use FHRebrandTool to fix the branding correctly.
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It's not problem to use it. I already downloaded tools but looking forward for your answer. Thank you.
I successfully rebranded my phone to LON-L29C636 via your stock OEMINFO file. Now phone is in bootloop.
I am really wondering that is FunkyHuawei able to install B235 Nougat firmware. I'll share all details who are looking solution to downgrade Oreo to Nougat.
livevalue said:
I successfully rebranded my phone to LON-L29C636 via your stock OEMINFO file. Now phone is in bootloop.
I am really wondering that is FunkyHuawei able to install B235 Nougat firmware. I'll share all details who are looking solution to downgrade Oreo to Nougat.
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You'd need to flash the Oreo firmware with FHUnbrickTool if it's not booting. Or you can re-unlock the bootloader. Probably issue is you used the tool with unlocked bootloader and a modified partition somewhere, I'm guessing.
You might also be able to use eRecovery method with Android O firmware. Downgrading to N will need to be done AFTER you have it booting in Android O.
I can't monitor this thread well, so you should email FH support if you need help.
EDIT: I apologize. I thought you were using FH tools. Apparently not. Yes, FH can fix your phone, to answer your question from before. There is no other solution for M9Pro right now.
duraaraa said:
You'd need to flash the Oreo firmware with FHUnbrickTool if it's not booting. Or you can re-unlock the bootloader. Probably issue is you used the tool with unlocked bootloader and a modified partition somewhere, I'm guessing.
You might also be able to use eRecovery method with Android O firmware. Downgrading to N will need to be done AFTER you have it booting in Android O.
I can't monitor this thread well, so you should email FH support if you need help.
EDIT: I apologize. I thought you were using FH tools. Apparently not. Yes, FH can fix your phone, to answer your question from before. There is no other solution for M9Pro right now.
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I wrote an email on 23th but there is no answer from FHteam. Anyway my phone now is totally bricked. Opening in error mode. Error no 13 with no image. As you know I tried to downgrade from Oreo to Nougat.
Can we fix it and install the original Chinese edition on my phone? No problem if it would be Oreo or Nougat.
I'm going to try to buy credits from a different way, because PayPal is not working in my area.
livevalue said:
I wrote an email on 23th but there is no answer from FHteam. Anyway my phone now is totally bricked. Opening in error mode. Error no 13 with no image. As you know I tried to downgrade from Oreo to Nougat.
Can we fix it and install the original Chinese edition on my phone? No problem if it would be Oreo or Nougat.
I'm going to try to buy credits from a different way, because PayPal is not working in my area.
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Please email again and mention that you are livevalue on xda.
duraaraa said:
Please email again and mention that you are livevalue on xda.
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I sent again and mentioned again that I'm livevalue at xda.
Anyway thank you for your support.
@duraaraa I want to thank FunkyHuawei team for responding very fast this time. We were online together.
I think my device hard bricked and I'll try everything to access fastboot mode. I always have bootloop and error mode continously. Key combinations don't work. Only power key, but it doesn't shuts down the phone, it always restarts. I was really expecting a downgrade solution from @mankindtw like he did for Mate 9 before. But he didn't and now device is hard bricked. Before an Oreo installation they need to warn people about there is no return.
No problem. I believe we will save my M9 Pro together. Thank you in advance and I'll stay in touch.
livevalue said:
@duraaraa I want to thank FunkyHuawei team for responding very fast this time. We were online together.
I think my device hard bricked and I'll try everything to access fastboot mode. I always have bootloop and error mode continously. Key combinations don't work. Only power key, but it doesn't shuts down the phone, it always restarts. I was really expecting a downgrade solution from @mankindtw like he did for Mate 9 before. But he didn't and now device is hard bricked. Before an Oreo installation they need to warn people about there is no return.
No problem. I believe we will save my M9 Pro together. Thank you in advance and I'll stay in touch.
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if your phone can be detected by pc, it can be recovered don't lose hope
mutahharbashir said:
if your phone can be detected by pc, it can be recovered don't lose hope
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I had neccesary testpoint and get board firmware. There is no problem anymore but anyway thank you in advance brother.
I used Firmware Finder and it did the job. I downgraded from LON-L29C432B368 to LON-L29C432B229. You need to select FullOTA-MF-PV version.

MDZ-22-AB mi box s , how to downgrade

Is it possible to downgrade new mi box s firmware? Is mdz-16-ab fw compatible with mdz-22-ab?
I upgrade mdz-16-ab to 22-ab but I lost sound passthough option. Cant get HD sound on av receiver.
How did you upgrade? Are you saying you were able to remove chinese stock from MI BOX 4 to international one firmware? Can you please help and post the steps too. I want to get rid of chinese stuffs in my MI Box 4.
abhineo said:
How did you upgrade? Are you saying you were able to remove chinese stock from MI BOX 4 to international one firmware? Can you please help and post the steps too. I want to get rid of chinese stuffs in my MI Box 4.
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You misread OP.
He had MDZ16AB exchanged by Xiaomi for a MDZ22AB.
There is ZERO chance to change your MDZ21AA to English version. Best you could do is possibly get partial English menu. Try http://en.miui.com/thread-391907-1-1.html
Yes, he misread, thanks for your answer "bigtalker"...
I just looking for my new MDZ22AB nougat firmware. I hate android oreo.
skesk said:
Yes, he misread, thanks for your answer "bigtalker"...
I just looking for my new MDZ22AB nougat firmware. I hate android oreo.
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Impossible dream, will never see Nougat for mdz22ab...
bigtalker said:
Impossible dream, will never see Nougat for mdz22ab...
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Is there a way to get audio passthrough always option?
My only problem is cant get HD audio from mdz-22-ab to AV receiver. Supports only PCM.
WIFI Drops and Ethernet Crap on Mi BOX S (MDZ-22-AB)
Since the update to Android 8.1 on my Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) im facing random wifi drops and worse WIFI speed on Mi Box. Even if the router is next to the Mi Box it doesnt matter.
Second I tried to connect an usb to ethernet Adapter to the Mi Box. But still the connection is even more worse !
Does anyone know how to switch back (Downgrade MDZ-22-AB) to Android 7 or 6? Its freaking me out. Since the update this thing is a brick. Ive seen that there is a possibility to downgrade the MDZ-16-AB Version
to Marshmallow.
Anyone help please how to solve this issue?
Not Possible, to downgrade you need a rootable (userdebug) rom and this does not exits once your on Oreo.
K2808 said:
Since the update to Android 8.1 on my Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) im facing random wifi drops and worse WIFI speed on Mi Box. Even if the router is next to the Mi Box it doesnt matter.
Second I tried to connect an usb to ethernet Adapter to the Mi Box. But still the connection is even more worse !
Does anyone know how to switch back (Downgrade MDZ-22-AB) to Android 7 or 6? Its freaking me out. Since the update this thing is a brick. Ive seen that there is a possibility to downgrade the MDZ-16-AB Version
to Marshmallow.
Anyone help please how to solve this issue?
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MDZ22AB shipped with Oreo 8.1 stock, from its initial introduction. Within a few weeks there were 2 OTA 8.1 build updates issued by Xiaomi.
There was never a Nougat or MM version for MDZ22AB.
If you want MM or Nougat, get an original MDZ16AB as it ships stock with MM and can be easily converted to various builds of MM or Nougat.
bigtalker said:
MDZ22AB shipped with Oreo 8.1 stock, from its initial introduction. Within a few weeks there were 2 OTA 8.1 build updates issued by Xiaomi.
There was never a Nougat or MM version for MDZ22AB.
If you want MM or Nougat, get an original MDZ16AB as it ships stock with MM and can be easily converted to various builds of MM or Nougat.
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That's weird because my mibox made an update. After that update that thing is a brick. So that means I cannot fix the problem with slow wifi or Ethernet ?
Maybe ethernet is slower than WiFi cause I'm not using an original xiamoi to Ethernet Adapter?
Thank you
Problem solved:
Guys when your wifi is slow just buy the original mi box ethernet adapter to usb. Its best compatible with the mi box. No more break down
mdz-22-ab don't work
hi everyone
my mibox tv 3s mdz-22-ab model, on update time was power failure and my device will not turn on anymore.
I have searched a little on the internet with USB_Burning_Tool can be done with usb cable, but I could not find the appropriate img file for my device.
can you help me?
elitecop said:
hi everyone
my mibox tv 3s mdz-22-ab model, on update time was power failure and my device will not turn on anymore.
I have searched a little on the internet with USB_Burning_Tool can be done with usb cable, but I could not find the appropriate img file for my device.
can you help me?
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Enter recovery mode and clear cache and clear system.
reboot and device will prompt for OTA update
follow onscreen instructions
bigtalker said:
Enter recovery mode and clear cache and clear system.
reboot and device will prompt for OTA update
follow onscreen instructions
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Thanks for your support, but do not get the device recovery mode, the image does not come to the screen.
elitecop said:
Thanks for your support, but do not get the device recovery mode, the image does not come to the screen.
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Ask another person to apply power while you hold buttons. Careful not to touch outer ring on remote, only the center button.
Be patient.
As long as you have lights on MiBox you can enter recovery.
elitecop said:
Thanks for your support, but do not get the device recovery mode, the image does not come to the screen.
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Hello
I have the same box as you. Did you manage to work out how to get into the recovery? I cant get in recovery either?
K2808 said:
Since the update to Android 8.1 on my Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) im facing random wifi drops and worse WIFI speed on Mi Box. Even if the router is next to the Mi Box it doesnt matter.
Second I tried to connect an usb to ethernet Adapter to the Mi Box. But still the connection is even more worse !
Does anyone know how to switch back (Downgrade MDZ-22-AB) to Android 7 or 6? Its freaking me out. Since the update this thing is a brick. Ive seen that there is a possibility to downgrade the MDZ-16-AB Version
to Marshmallow.
Anyone help please how to solve this issue?
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wifi problem fix , only modem channel change 1-9
is there any chase to downgrade MDZ-22-AB back to OREO after update to 9 android version?
Oknen said:
is there any chase to downgrade MDZ-22-AB back to OREO after update to 9 android version?
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NO, specifically not allowed under Google policies included in license for AndroidTV.
Hello
MiBox S doesn't start. No image on screen, LED is off, I cannot enter recovery. Only red light from 3.5mm AV port.
Any suggestions? Can i fix it myself?
SzuetaM93 said:
Hello
MiBox S doesn't start. No image on screen, LED is off, I cannot enter recovery. Only red light from 3.5mm AV port.
Any suggestions? Can i fix it myself?
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Hey. Same problem. There is a solution?

Is there any way to downgrade EMUI 9 to EMUI 8?

before update it was told that through HISuite downgrade is possible from EMUI 9 to EMUI 8,but now there is no such options is found in HISuite, if anyone have a solution please share.
More than updated UI we need Google services
Me hasan said:
before update it was told that through HISuite downgrade is possible from EMUI 9 to EMUI 8,but now there is no such options is found in HISuite, if anyone have a solution please share.
More than updated UI we need Google services
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What happened with Google services are they not working?
is your phone chinese ?
Hello everyone one. Somebody Help me pls
2 days ago I updated my honor 8x(jsn-l22) to android 9 and it was awful. I didn't like so I decided to downgrade to 8.1. I used hisuite to downgrade but the speed of downloading was really bad so I couldn't do it. So I gave it to someone to do it. He flashed the official (8.1.0 oreo) with some tool and when the flashing operation was in 99% it faced with an error user data part. And now my phone is running Android 8.1 but not correctly. The build number is changed to this
(chipset-miamic20 8.2.0.001(00X4)) and system UI is totally different and I don't know what to do now.
We tried to flash other versions but actually nothing is able to be flashed. It comes with error even at the first step of flashing. Every ROM we tried flashing all were unsuccessful and came with error.
Please if there is any way to fix this problem, let me know
The phone is stocked in this ROM.
Here is a screen shot of about device. I'm really disappointed HELP PLEASE.
Younes_vd said:
Hello everyone one. Somebody Help me pls
2 days ago I updated my honor 8x(jsn-l22) to android 9 and it was awful. I didn't like so I decided to downgrade to 8.1. I used hisuite to downgrade but the speed of downloading was really bad so I couldn't do it. So I gave it to someone to do it. He flashed the official (8.1.0 oreo) with some tool and when the flashing operation was in 99% it faced with an error user data part. And now my phone is running Android 8.1 but not correctly. The build number is changed to this
(chipset-miamic20 8.2.0.001(00X4)) and system UI is totally different and I don't know what to do now.
We tried to flash other versions but actually nothing is able to be flashed. It comes with error even at the first step of flashing. Every ROM we tried flashing all were unsuccessful and came with error.
Please if there is any way to fix this problem, let me know
The phone is stocked in this ROM.
Here is a screen shot of about device. I'm really disappointed HELP PLEASE.
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wich tools he flashed the phone with cuz i'm stuck at fastboot
Sp4m3r55 said:
wich tools he flashed the phone with cuz i'm stuck at fastboot
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Not sure which tool it was. But we tried to fix it with cigma box, even the box could not flash the ROM successfully!!
Do you have the same problem??
Younes_vd said:
Not sure which tool it was. But we tried to fix it with cigma box, even the box could not flash the ROM successfully!!
Do you have the same problem??
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sigma box doesn't support hisilicon kirin 710
but eft dongle does 2.4 and up :fingers-crossed:
Sp4m3r55 said:
sigma box doesn't support hisilicon kirin 710
but eft dongle does 2.4 and up :fingers-crossed:
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So can it be fixed with eft dingle?
I don't think if I can find the dongle here.
Younes_vd said:
So can it be fixed with eft dingle?
I don't think if I can find the dongle here.
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the developers of it says so
i'm searching for one too so i can try it . where do you live ??
Sp4m3r55 said:
the developers of it says so
i'm searching for one too so i can try it . where do you live ??
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Unfortunately Iran. I haven't find anything
I read a post about Hisuite in a Facebook group and successfully downgraded to Oreo. PIE was slow glitchy and battery was bad on it. Although i liked the look of it a lot. Specifically in some apps and the usual app switch transitions.
Re
Can you give us a link or maybe copy and paste the instructions here, for those of us not using facebook, please? Thank You
I don't have the screenshot of that post anymore i remember the steps.
You connect ur fone to laptop and connect hisuite. Backup ur fone via hisuite. Go to updates and click install older versions. There u ll find oreo update. Install that update. Do not disconnect ur fone in the process. And also, remove any lock passcode etc. After installation fone ll restart a couple of times ans voila. U r in heaven again ???
miststudent2011 said:
What happened with Google services are they not working?
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Google services are not working at all. Can anybody help please? My model is JSN-AL00a and it was bought on ebay so I suppose it was made Chinese market.

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