Hi, i have recently buyed a zenfone max model ASUS_Z010D but unfortunately i have not enabled usb debugging, no backup, no web enabled...
never enabled or typed a pin lock code, and i putted on charge and i found it with a pin lock screen that blocks me to go further.
I have some datas that i can't loose so i don't whant to reset it before rescueing theese datas...
Asus assistance said to me this morning that the only way is resetting it and loosing all the data but i can't belive there's no way to bypass the code in some way... please help!!!
neshipda said:
Hi, i have recently buyed a zenfone max model ASUS_Z010D but unfortunately i have not enabled usb debugging, no backup, no web enabled...
never enabled or typed a pin lock code, and i putted on charge and i found it with a pin lock screen that blocks me to go further.
I have some datas that i can't loose so i don't whant to reset it before rescueing theese datas...
Asus assistance said to me this morning that the only way is resetting it and loosing all the data but i can't belive there's no way to bypass the code in some way... please help!!!
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No you can remove lockscreen without losing data(android5.0+). You need a custom recovery for doing this.
First boot into your custom recovery then mount data after that go to file manager or use aroma file manager zip then using that file manager go to /data/system and delete
locksettings.db,
locksettings.db-shm,
locksettings.db-wal,
gatekeeper.password.key
Then reboot and you'r phone is unlocked.
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thank you Parthib!!
i have linux and sometimes i don't see the phone with adb devices, so i thought to place the custom rom o an sd card to make it easyer.
but i'm not very smart with theese things and i've spended a lot of time looking around for a well working custom rom, but i see a lot of people that had problems.
the phone is lollypop 5.02
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could you help me finding a working rom for my phone?
i think that after having found a custom rom i can place it on the sd, go to recovery mode and flash th zip from sd right?
no problem in case but do you think i'll loose warranty if i flash the Custom Rom?
i've also downloaded from here: https www .asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-Max-ZC550KL/HelpDesk_Download
this firmware: UL-ASUS_Z010-WW-12.8.10.82-user.zip
that i think that is the original stock rom (hoping that after rescued datas i can turn back to original rom to rescue warranty too if it's possible) is it right?
(i don't bother beeing root and the device is of my girlfriend, so i prefer waranty than root - if it's possibile)
Thank you very much for the support
Parthib said:
No you can remove lockscreen without losing data(android5.0+). You need a custom recovery for doing this.
First boot into your custom recovery then mount data after that go to file manager or use aroma file manager zip then using that file manager go to /data/system and delete
locksettings.db,
locksettings.db-shm,
locksettings.db-wal,
gatekeeper.password.key
Then reboot and you'r phone is unlocked.
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neshipda said:
but i'm not very smart with theese things and i've spended a lot of time looking around for a well working custom rom, but i see a lot of people that had problems.
the phone is lollypop 5.02
could you help me finding a working rom for my phone?
i think that after having found a custom rom i can place it on the sd, go to recovery mode and flash th zip from sd right?
no problem in case but do you think i'll loose warranty if i flash the Custom Rom?
that i think that is the original stock rom (hoping that after rescued datas i can turn back to original rom to rescue warranty too if it's possible) is it right?
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First You Don't Need Any Custom Rom if you only want to remove lockscreen .You only need a custom recovery like TWRP,CWM for deleting the locksreen database from data folder.
And Installing Custom Roms ,Custom Recovery And rooting will void your warranty .
I think this guide is to install TWRP in your Device : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwuiHBIts7M
And this video to remove lockscreen (skip to 5:45) : https://youtu.be/8iKL6lQnKAM?t=5m45s
First of all i want to thank a great one, more they are humble more they are great!! thank you Huỳnh Phạm Nhân Nghĩa, if you come here you'll be my guest bro!!
thanks to Parthib too for your useful tips (the last file that has to be deleted is data/system/password.key)
and thanks to XDA too, great useful forum
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Good day everyone,
I hope you all are doing well
It's been almost a year since I bought Ideos U8150-B but to tell you the truth I wasn't satisfied with the phone's speed, it used to lag alot. I tried different methods to fix it but they weren't quite successful.
Then I came to know through the XDA forums about rooting, installing a custom rom etc. I felt quite relieved but being a noob I couldn't do much
Luckily I now have found the way of doing this the easy way, Just follow the intructions below:
NOTE: Rooting/Modifying your ROM/Installing a new ROM will void your warranty and at times it can be risky too, you may end up bricking your phone. DO THIS ONLY WHEN YOU ARE MENTALLY PREPARED OR WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING
ROOTING Your Android
There are many ways available on the internet about how to root your android but they unluckily didn't work for me much. While browsing through different threads I came to know about this awesome software "z4root" which can root your phone with just one click and luckily it did the job quite well, that settles that
Now How to Install a Custom ROM:
Follow these steps:
1- You need to flash a custom recovery
In my case I flashed ClockworkMod 3.0.2.4 (by marcnvidic), there are some others available too but I don't quite know about them much so I would recommend clockworkmod.
HOW TO flash?
It's simple, install "Root toolbox", it must be available in the android market if not then google it.
Install it on your android and when you will open it you will see a number of options, just look for "Flash Recovery" option and then it will ask you to browse the recovery, navigate it to where you placed the recovery file and it will flash it for you within seconds.
2- Choose a custom ROM: Download the custom ROM of your choice and place it in the sd card. I am currently using Fusionideos and I found it to be the best ROM for ideos U8150. There are many others available as well.
3- After downloading and placing your ROM in the sd card switch off your phone and boot it in recovery mode (To boot in recovery mode press volume up key+call key/send key+power button for about 5 seconds and it will boot your phone into recovery mode and you will see a black screen with few options like wipe data, wipe cache, install zip from sd card etc. If you don't then you must have made some mistake while flashing the recovery, if that happens try step #1 again.
4- Once you have booted your phone in recovery mode you can finally start installing a custom ROM, just do the following:
* Perform a backup of your current ROM using Backup and restore option in the recovery.
* After backup is complete go to the main screen and select Wipe data/factory reset.
* After that return to the main screen and finally select "install .zip from sd card"
It will take you to browse the custom ROM file, just navigate it to where you placed it. Wait for the installation to complete. After the installation is complete reboot your phone via the reboot option on the main screen and hopefully you will have your new custom ROM running
I hope that was helpful and you won't have to spend hours browsing the web to learn about all this
Disclaimer: The applications mentioned in this thread are not affiliated with me in any way, they are sole properties of their respective owners.
Recovery Links:
Download Mediafire Multiupload XDA Thread
Credits: FusionDev for making FusionIdeos, Watchw for the recovery links, marcnvidic for making clockwordmod recovery.
thanksssssssssssssssssssss
nice and easy alternative instructions.... well done... In Rom Manager app i was not able to install custom recovery... because my Ideos u8150 was not listed there... so your method worked perfectly... thanks again
Locked by ZONG
Hi,
I've read you post about rooting and custom Rom installing.
But my phone is locked by Zong so I want to ask that after doing all this, whether my phone will be unlocked or not?
Please Reply as soon as possible.
Thanks
No
sibtainnorain said:
Hi,
I've read you post about rooting and custom Rom installing.
But my phone is locked by Zong so I want to ask that after doing all this, whether my phone will be unlocked or not?
Please Reply as soon as possible.
Thanks
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Sorry but installing a custom ROM will not unlock ur phone. U will have to use some alternative method for that. For instance, using dc-unlocker will help but it's not free or u may go to a mobile market and ask an expert to unlock it for u. I also have ideos zong and it's still carrier locked.
I want to unlock for free
I want to unlock my phone for free
that's why I posted here so that I might get help from here.
n as you said that Dc-unlocker has charges for unlocking and I've also visited market but they are demanding too much money for unlocking
but I want it for freeeeeeeeeee
sibtainnorain said:
I want to unlock my phone for free
that's why I posted here so that I might get help from here.
n as you said that Dc-unlocker has charges for unlocking and I've also visited market but they are demanding too much money for unlocking
but I want it for freeeeeeeeeee
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Yeah it is good to save some money
BTW, how much were they asking to unlock ideos at the market and which market was it?
Unlock IDEOS U8150 | ZONG
You can get your phone unlocked from hafeez center, lahore.
I asked from one shop and they told me Rs.1200
but I think that if you visit all shops, you'll surely find some shop demanding less price than the above one.
delete system app
hi
i just wanna know that if i will remove apps like facebook youtube etc on system it will impact on my rom? i m currently using stock rom
It shouldn't.
obaidshera said:
hi
i just wanna know that if i will remove apps like facebook youtube etc on system it will impact on my rom? i m currently using stock rom
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As far as I know, deleting a system app like facebook, youtube etc should not harm your rom in anyway but for this you need root permissions and root explorer app for R/W mounting.
P.S. I am talking about third party system apps, don't try to mess with other system apps.
I bought this HTC explorer pico about 50 days ago, it worked totally fine . I rooted it added a custom ROM, still worked perfectly .
About two weeks ago i suddenly got a " No signal , Limited service error " . I thought the service might be down so i let it stay for a few hours.
The problem persisted and its been two weeks since i got any signals .
Things i did to figure out what was wrong:
1. Used the SIM from my HTC explorer and tested it on my bro's Nokia c7 , i got full signals and everything.
2. Used another SIM ( which was working perfectly on my bro's Nokia c7) on my HTC explorer and still got the same error of no signal limited service .
3. Searched around the web , found similar problems but nothing that could solve my problem ( some were solved by changing the sim , some were solved via contacting the service provider <- did all these but still the problem exists ).
I'd really appreciate it if anyone here could help me out.
If unfortunately there isn't any solution and if it is a hardware problem , could anyone help me out in restoring the phone to the stock ROM and locking the boot loader.
( I found a tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500165 , but as i am new to android , i couldn't understand anything. )
Thanks.
Regards,
Ace.
Have you tried connecting via your computer ( internet pass through ).
Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e using XDA
I didnt before your post , so i did it after your reply.
The internet on the phone is working correctly.
But i didn't get how this would help in perhaps an issue that is related to cellular network signals not an internet/wifi issue?
try to reflash stock rom (u can lost root) or custom rom. U could deleted sth important.
Noobie
Thanks for the reply ch3mn3y , but as i stated in my first post i am a noobie. So i didnt exactly understand your post.
I reflashed the only available custom rom available for Htc explorer. Then i flashed stock rom using the recovery menu and update by .zip file option.
But the problem still exists.
Regards,
Ace.
I mean that u should install again clean stock rom (eg from here www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/index.php?o...riginal-roms&catid=65:htc-downloads&Itemid=98) and than do factory reset.
If u still have a problem i think that it can be hardware problem (?) not soft
I would be more helpful with xperia's couse its the only phone i had
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ch3mn3y said:
I mean that u should install again clean stock rom (eg from here www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/index.php?o...riginal-roms&catid=65:htc-downloads&Itemid=98)
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I have installed a clean rom.
ch3mn3y said:
and than do factory reset.
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Havnt tried the factory reset yet, will try this now. nope nothing
ch3mn3y said:
If u still have a problem i think that it can be hardware problem (?) not soft
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Thats why i asked in my initial post regarding locking the boot etc for the warranty claim.
ch3mn3y said:
I would be more helpful with xperia's couse its the only phone i had
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I wish i had an experia too
There is no way to relock the bootloader without HTC knowing it was unlocked and relocked. You can relock it, but it will be obvious to HTC that it was at one point unlocked.
Note that on their bootloader unlocking site it says that unlocking the bootloader may void some or all of your warranty. I haven't (thankfully) had experience with HTC's warranty policies, but by my reading, that means you may still be covered by warranty. My initial assumption would be that perhaps the warranty will still cover hardware defects, provided they are not caused by unlocking bootloader, or what you do with unlocked bootloader (i.e. custom ROMs etc.). But as I said, I haven't had experience. You could try and contact HTC on the matter.
I am trying to exhaust every possibility before i can send for the warranty claim because i have international warranty and no local warranty.
Come on guys i need help here at-least point me to a tutorial to restoring the phone to the stock ROM and locking the boot loader. Id really appreciate it .
Thanks.
aceonline said:
I bought this HTC explorer pico about 50 days ago, it worked totally fine . I rooted it added a custom ROM, still worked perfectly .
About two weeks ago i suddenly got a " No signal , Limited service error " . I thought the service might be down so i let it stay for a few hours.
The problem persisted and its been two weeks since i got any signals .
Things i did to figure out what was wrong:
1. Used the SIM from my HTC explorer and tested it on my bro's Nokia c7 , i got full signals and everything.
2. Used another SIM ( which was working perfectly on my bro's Nokia c7) on my HTC explorer and still got the same error of no signal limited service .
3. Searched around the web , found similar problems but nothing that could solve my problem ( some were solved by changing the sim , some were solved via contacting the service provider <- did all these but still the problem exists ).
I'd really appreciate it if anyone here could help me out.
If unfortunately there isn't any solution and if it is a hardware problem , could anyone help me out in restoring the phone to the stock ROM and locking the boot loader.
( I found a tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500165 , but as i am new to android , i couldn't understand anything. )
Thanks.
Regards,
Ace.
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Have you downloaded the stock ruu that the specified thread mentioned?
aceonline said:
Come on guys i need help here at-least point me to a tutorial to restoring the phone to the stock ROM and locking the boot loader. Id really appreciate it .
Thanks.
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Someone else posted something about stock ruu.:thumbup:
prateek.maac said:
Warning dont flash any other rom before this step in order to retain factory status you have to maintain the default rom on which rooting was done
for those who want to revert to stock from jaggy or any other make a clockwork backup of your stock rom even if it is rooted
Step 1 : if you have messed up in previous posts by our friend dont be alarmed
make sure you have clockwork mod of your original rom backed up in sd card or in the computer copied from sd card
to do this go to the recovery option choose backup and restore in this select restore and select the backup you did with your stock rom
Step 2 : download these files ( also noted in my system the android sdk was in c drive root as c:\Android else make a fresh installation of the android sdk ) GIVEN BELOW AT THE END OF POST
Step 3 : on c drive paste these files in c:\Android ( if file not there in pc install sdk in this folder ) now open cmd from start menu
Step 4 : Execute commands
cd c:\Android
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed.img
(fastbooting system .img mentioned in previous post is not required as it will conflict with the hboot and it too tiresome to get the sock back)
Final step : now with the stock boot and recovery of htc default signed just restart your cell phone and got to settings > storage >factory reset
Ta da your phone is unrooted now for the grand finale lock the HBOOT
execute command : fastboot oem lock
to lock the boot loader
now it will show relocked now at this stage if you got your factory default ruu matched with the software version of your phone in my case it was
V1.31.728.1
then flash that ruu and vola your phone is crystal clear no hboot relocked or no rooting ever shown.
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ri123 said:
Someone else posted something about stock ruu.:thumbup:
prateek.maac said:
Warning dont flash any other rom before this step in order to retain factory status you have to maintain the default rom on which rooting was done
for those who want to revert to stock from jaggy or any other make a clockwork backup of your stock rom even if it is rooted
Step 1 : if you have messed up in previous posts by our friend dont be alarmed
make sure you have clockwork mod of your original rom backed up in sd card or in the computer copied from sd card
to do this go to the recovery option choose backup and restore in this select restore and select the backup you did with your stock rom
Step 2 : download these files ( also noted in my system the android sdk was in c drive root as c:\Android else make a fresh installation of the android sdk ) GIVEN BELOW AT THE END OF POST
Step 3 : on c drive paste these files in c:\Android ( if file not there in pc install sdk in this folder ) now open cmd from start menu
Step 4 : Execute commands
cd c:\Android
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed.img
(fastbooting system .img mentioned in previous post is not required as it will conflict with the hboot and it too tiresome to get the sock back)
Final step : now with the stock boot and recovery of htc default signed just restart your cell phone and got to settings > storage >factory reset
Ta da your phone is unrooted now for the grand finale lock the HBOOT
execute command : fastboot oem lock
to lock the boot loader
now it will show relocked now at this stage if you got your factory default ruu matched with the software version of your phone in my case it was
V1.31.728.1
then flash that ruu and vola your phone is crystal clear no hboot relocked or no rooting ever shown.
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As you have installed a stock Rom you have completed a few of these steps
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aceonline said:
I didnt before your post , so i did it after your reply.
The internet on the phone is working correctly.
But i didn't get how this would help in perhaps an issue that is related to cellular network signals not an internet/wifi issue?
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Sorry I misread your post.
From a HTC Explorer A310e using XDA.
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ri123 said:
Someone else posted something about stock ruu.:thumbup:
prateek.maac said:
Warning dont flash any other rom before this step in order to retain factory status you have to maintain the default rom on which rooting was done
for those who want to revert to stock from jaggy or any other make a clockwork backup of your stock rom even if it is rooted
Step 1 : if you have messed up in previous posts by our friend dont be alarmed
make sure you have clockwork mod of your original rom backed up in sd card or in the computer copied from sd card
to do this go to the recovery option choose backup and restore in this select restore and select the backup you did with your stock rom
Step 2 : download these files ( also noted in my system the android sdk was in c drive root as c:\Android else make a fresh installation of the android sdk ) GIVEN BELOW AT THE END OF POST
Step 3 : on c drive paste these files in c:\Android ( if file not there in pc install sdk in this folder ) now open cmd from start menu
Step 4 : Execute commands
cd c:\Android
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed.img
(fastbooting system .img mentioned in previous post is not required as it will conflict with the hboot and it too tiresome to get the sock back)
Final step : now with the stock boot and recovery of htc default signed just restart your cell phone and got to settings > storage >factory reset
Ta da your phone is unrooted now for the grand finale lock the HBOOT
execute command : fastboot oem lock
to lock the boot loader
now it will show relocked now at this stage if you got your factory default ruu matched with the software version of your phone in my case it was
V1.31.728.1
then flash that ruu and vola your phone is crystal clear no hboot relocked or no rooting ever shown.
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Careful there is talk of bricking if the bootloader is locked at the wrong time.
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not work still show relocked.
i had this problem this is how i fixed in ROOTED HTC EXPLORER/PICo
goto settings > mobile networks > network operators > search networks > select ur network
this happened to me because i had turned off automatic network search ...
farazi482 said:
i had this problem this is how i fixed in ROOTED HTC EXPLORER/PICo
goto settings > mobile networks > network operators > search networks > select ur network
this happened to me because i had turned off automatic network search ...
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Then solving this problem may be possible through factory reset
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Solved this problem
I accidently solved the problem, but don't know the reason. Let me tell you the scenario:-
1. Using CM11-Kitkat_4.4.4 (no signal since 1-2 months, got signal sometimes for 20 sec-that too not more then once a day, tried maximum ROMs including stock, and all available methods on various sites)
2. Attached Phone to computer as "Mass Storage"
3. Via MiniTool Partition Magic:
a) resize the first FAT32(main sdcard) partition to make space
b) move (sd-ext) second EXT3 partition to shift free space at right side(sdcard & sd-ext will be together then)
c) deleted last(3rd) swap partition [as all these 3 partition are automatically created-if you partition sdcard by cmmRecovery OR aw3som3Recovery]
d) created a new partition(3rd at last position) by all available space (by resizing-1st, moving-2nd, deleteing-3rd) AS EXT4, labeled SD-DATA
e) Apply. (phone automatically restarted-but stuck at boot animation; I removed the battery and restart-all working with signal). I also check partition, I fount that CM11-ROM using the 3rd partition also(7% used). That's weird coz in CM11 doc I didn't found anywhere to create 3rd partition; I created it coz in CM12-LolipopROM it was mentioned.
**) Now partition order = SDCARD [FAT32 all remaining size of memory card], SD-EXT [EXT3 approx.. 900MB], SD-DATA [EXT4 approx. 1GB]
**) As per my knowledge, I think 2nd/3rd partition can be EXT2/3/4 (just a guess)
4. Now signal are working after restart since 12 hrs. And [also] [still] after flashing CM12-LolipopRom
5. NOTE: Its not working if I set location setting to "High Accuracy" SET IT TO [Device Only].
May be it help to someone.
Thanks,
Adarsh Rajput
IT-Consultant.
This is the first time for me with an HTC device. So I need a little help.
I am trying to find a way for rooting the phone without loosing any data or configuration. Can somebody help me?
My phone is HTC One X+ running Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5.
In case I need to take claim the warranty of the phone what I would have to do? Is there something I should do before rooting the device, so that I will be able to unroot it?
Thanks a lot in advance!
obscurant1st said:
This is the first time for me with an HTC device. So I need a little help.
I am trying to find a way for rooting the phone without loosing any data or configuration. Can somebody help me?
My phone is HTC One X+ running Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5.
In case I need to take claim the warranty of the phone what I would have to do? Is there something I should do before rooting the device, so that I will be able to unroot it?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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I don't know all the answers to your questions but let me help you make something clear.
Unlocking the bootloader is different from "rooting"
Your warranty is voided when you unlock the bootloader, which is an important step to actually "root". Your bootloader is what you see when you reboot and hold volume down. The step of unlocking the bootloader is the step that cause you to lose your data. So I recommend you to connect your phone and copy all the valuable information and files on it to your PC, then once this step is done you can copy it back.
Rooting: Becoming the administrator of your phone (like sudo in linux) , Becoming a SUPERUSER , meaning you can change system files and so forth and so on (Thats the general explanation however since we all have S-ON so its called temporary root but lets not get ourselves to that yet)
How can you gain root access?
1-Unlock the bootloader
2-Install a custom recovery
3-flash "superuser.zip"(which will be included in almost all the guides that you will follow to root your phone)
Once you have root access you will be able to play with your phone settings , but be careful not to break the settings.
Now concerning your final question , how to "unroot"?
Before you flash "superuser.zip (which will be the real "rooting" of your phone) , you will go to your "custom recovery" (most popular onces are TWRP and CWM) and go to an option called "Backup" and you do a backup called "nandroid backup" , which copies your phone AS IT IS , which then you can copy it to your PC. You will be able to restore it using the recovery you had installed as it is. Which technically will "unroot" your phone.
Question you might ask: That is so cool, but can't I do it before unlocking the bootloader and losing all my data? from my EXPERIENCE and what I searched , No.
Then how will I benefit? Since having root access to your phone might put your phone in danger of breaking something , or installing a bad ROM (read about this topic before rooting. Here is a summary: "HTC Sense" is a ROM. "Samsung TouchWIZ" is a ROM, "Stock Android" is a ROM) you will have a full safe backup that you will be able to restore so you can have your phone running again.
Also note the following: Once you have a custom recovery you will be able to install custom roms , when you install custom roms your APPs are deleted BUT the data IN your SDcard directory will not be harmed (Music, pics..etc)
So how can I recover my applications? By installing "titanium backup" you will be able to backup all your applications apk and data, saved to your internal storage, so when you switch roms , you need to redownload the app and then restore your data, and you will have all your data back.
So why can't I use that before I unlock the bootloader? Because Titanium backup ITSELF requires root access to access your apps apks and do full backups.
Also a note, when flashing your FIRST ROM, you will sweat like a pig when you get stuck on "Boot screen" , its called a "BOOT LOOP" , do not fear. Since HTC has all the bootloaders S-ON (till now) you will need when you switch ROMS to flash the boot.img to your phone. HOW?
Google "Fastboot flash boot boot.img HTC" and you will see tons of guides. It should also be noted in every single custom ROM guide that you will need to follow that STEP.
ALSO!!! Do NOT FORGET TO MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE ROOTING AND BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLASH A CUSTOM ROM!! AND DONT INSTALL A CUSTOM ROM FOR "AT&T" AND YOUR PHONE IS INTERNATIONAL AND VICE VERSA.
I rooted my phone and I wish I had someone to tell me that in a single post , so I spent around 10 minutes writing this guide , which I hope people will find useful.
Best of luck mate
Also note that this is the wrong section, since its a question it should go to "Q&A section".
Ghand0ur said:
I don't know all the answers to your questions but let me help you make something clear.
Unlocking the bootloader is different from "rooting"
Your warranty is voided when you unlock the bootloader, which is an important step to actually "root". Your bootloader is what you see when you reboot and hold volume down. The step of unlocking the bootloader is the step that cause you to lose your data. So I recommend you to connect your phone and copy all the valuable information and files on it to your PC, then once this step is done you can copy it back.
Rooting: Becoming the administrator of your phone (like sudo in linux) , Becoming a SUPERUSER , meaning you can change system files and so forth and so on (Thats the general explanation however since we all have S-ON so its called temporary root but lets not get ourselves to that yet)
How can you gain root access?
1-Unlock the bootloader
2-Install a custom recovery
3-flash "superuser.zip"(which will be included in almost all the guides that you will follow to root your phone)
Once you have root access you will be able to play with your phone settings , but be careful not to break the settings.
Now concerning your final question , how to "unroot"?
Before you flash "superuser.zip (which will be the real "rooting" of your phone) , you will go to your "custom recovery" (most popular onces are TWRP and CWM) and go to an option called "Backup" and you do a backup called "nandroid backup" , which copies your phone AS IT IS , which then you can copy it to your PC. You will be able to restore it using the recovery you had installed as it is. Which technically will "unroot" your phone.
Question you might ask: That is so cool, but can't I do it before unlocking the bootloader and losing all my data? from my EXPERIENCE and what I searched , No.
Then how will I benefit? Since having root access to your phone might put your phone in danger of breaking something , or installing a bad ROM (read about this topic before rooting. Here is a summary: "HTC Sense" is a ROM. "Samsung TouchWIZ" is a ROM, "Stock Android" is a ROM) you will have a full safe backup that you will be able to restore so you can have your phone running again.
Also note the following: Once you have a custom recovery you will be able to install custom roms , when you install custom roms your APPs are deleted BUT the data IN your SDcard directory will not be harmed (Music, pics..etc)
So how can I recover my applications? By installing "titanium backup" you will be able to backup all your applications apk and data, saved to your internal storage, so when you switch roms , you need to redownload the app and then restore your data, and you will have all your data back.
So why can't I use that before I unlock the bootloader? Because Titanium backup ITSELF requires root access to access your apps apks and do full backups.
Also a note, when flashing your FIRST ROM, you will sweat like a pig when you get stuck on "Boot screen" , its called a "BOOT LOOP" , do not fear. Since HTC has all the bootloaders S-ON (till now) you will need when you switch ROMS to flash the boot.img to your phone. HOW?
Google "Fastboot flash boot boot.img HTC" and you will see tons of guides. It should also be noted in every single custom ROM guide that you will need to follow that STEP.
ALSO!!! Do NOT FORGET TO MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE ROOTING AND BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLASH A CUSTOM ROM!! AND DONT INSTALL A CUSTOM ROM FOR "AT&T" AND YOUR PHONE IS INTERNATIONAL AND VICE VERSA.
I rooted my phone and I wish I had someone to tell me that in a single post , so I spent around 10 minutes writing this guide , which I hope people will find useful.
Best of luck mate
Also note that this is the wrong section, since its a question it should go to "Q&A section".
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Thanks a lot for explaining all these stuffs to me. Really appreciate it. I knew a few of the things already from what you wrote, but I must say a lot of these are completely new info for me!
So tl;dr I can't root without unlocking the bootloader!
Thats so sad. I wanted to save all the games and stuffs' data so that I won't have to redownload all the games. (
obscurant1st said:
Thanks a lot for explaining all these stuffs to me. Really appreciate it. I knew a few of the things already from what you wrote, but I must say a lot of these are completely new info for me!
So tl;dr I can't root without unlocking the bootloader!
Thats so sad. I wanted to save all the games and stuffs' data so that I won't have to redownload all the games. (
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I know its sort of tiring but honestly the payoff is massive, atleast to me. I explored things I didn't know about my phone. I learned information about how the phone is made. These information help you.
Inaddition to having custom ROMs, rooting offers you the benefit of backing up your games which is not available on stock.
Anyway, Best of luck, android is a great world to explore.
I however must give credit to every single one that helped me on that topic, and that's my way of paying them back. To Help others like me who need help
obscurant1st said:
Thanks a lot for explaining all these stuffs to me. Really appreciate it. I knew a few of the things already from what you wrote, but I must say a lot of these are completely new info for me!
So tl;dr I can't root without unlocking the bootloader!
Thats so sad. I wanted to save all the games and stuffs' data so that I won't have to redownload all the games. (
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If you root now, you'll be able to use titanium backup and backup all the data you want! Then you can transfer these game and app datas across any android device in the future!
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JustinBieber said:
If you root now, you'll be able to use titanium backup and backup all the data you want! Then you can transfer these game and app datas across any android device in the future!
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DON'T STEEL MY INFORMATION DSAHGASHNJKGJSKBGJKS GJKBA I ALREADY SAID THAT IN THE LONG LONG LONG LONG POST DJGKBASKGJSAGAS
Just kidding, If you missed what I said about titanium backup, its true, once you are root you won't lose your game data and stuff any longer.
Have been lots way but there is no
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Can anyone help me retain the Boot Animation on my Moto XT1572 X Style as if I upgrade the OS it will change to later Boot Animation and I like Small World I think it is.
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Max
Maxxy77 said:
Can anyone help me retain the Boot Animation on my Moto XT1572 X Style as if I upgrade the OS it will change to later Boot Animation and I like Small World I think it is.
Thanks
Max
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You need root access to do so , tell me if you have it
RaiZProduction said:
You need root access to do so , tell me if you have it
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No I don't and I am concerned that if I root the phone I will lose all my data like SMS and pics etc?
Maxxy77 said:
No I don't and I am concerned that if I root the phone I will lose all my data like SMS and pics etc?
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Yes , if you root your phone you should make a backup of your personal data , because you'll lose it
Sorry but you won't be able to save your boot animation.
And if someday you want to root your device , don't use the one click root apps , they may be harmful for your device ( you know privacy a that kind of stuff ).
To root a device you need to unlock your bootloader, flash TWRP recovery ( or another custom recovery , I said TWRP because he's the most common and I personally love it ) and flash Magisk or SuperSU to your phone
RaiZProduction said:
Yes , if you root your phone you should make a backup of your personal data , because you'll lose it
Sorry but you won't be able to save your boot animation.
And if someday you want to root your device , don't use the one click root apps , they may be harmful for your device ( you know privacy a that kind of stuff ).
To root a device you need to unlock your bootloader, flash TWRP recovery ( or another custom recovery , I said TWRP because he's the most common and I personally love it ) and flash Magisk or SuperSU to your phone
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Maybe I'm not as switched on as you with phones, I have no problem getting around a PC. Many people talk of saving their boot animation and replacing Boot animations or downloading and replacing their Boot animations so I am sure it is possible. But to start with, I have no idea how to back up all my SMS and attachment photos and my contacts and call logs. When you ask for help, everyone assumes that you already know your way around the phone and backup and root kits and so on. Why is their no step by step tutorials to be found for an amateur?
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Maybe I'm not as switched on as you with phones, I have no problem getting around a PC. Many people talk of saving their boot animation and replacing Boot animations or downloading and replacing their Boot animations so I am sure it is possible. But to start with, I have no idea how to back up all my SMS and attachment photos and my contacts and call logs. When you ask for help, everyone assumes that you already know your way around the phone and backup and root kits and so on. Why is their no step by step tutorials to be found for an amateur?
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Here for sms & call logs :
https://www.androidauthority.com/backup-sms-automatically-android-customization-625972/
And here a very complete guide on how to root your device :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3200808
You will get better and more comfortable with Android by modifying it, just give it a try
Hello everybody.
I have a simple Question about root on this model, is it possible to do?
And if it is possible, tell me how Please.
Best regards
Wojtek
I am looking for the same too
Me too... Looks like it is still impossible
Only paid method and who knows it will be work on my p30 lite......hmm
Hello ppl,
I know this might be a little old.. any way just for the knowledge lets bring this thread back.
I had the same concern for a while, and kind of eager to get mine rooted.. until now.
I managed to unlock mine, and root it succesfully. Latest version of magisk, safty net passed, root essentials running like a charm, I can ADB in to it and su yey!
How? main issue here is my p30 lite MAR-LX3A was already in emui10, and somehow this little sucker wont allow the unlock of the bootloader regardless. I used a unlock tool that is advised to work for this model using testpoint short. how ever it was not working for me, until I read the EMUI had to be downgraded to 9.1.
Once runnig EMUI9.1 I didnt had to re-run the tool it was already unlocked. weird.
Any how the unlocker tool I used was not the ABD/fastboot tools, it was a paid app in case you are still interested in getting it done I can tell you how. Just keep in mind you will need to Open the back cover of the device.
Think is there is no custom recovery image available that works, neither a custom ROM, so all you have is pretty much root access.
I beleive this to be a pretty decent phone so I dont want just to ditch it, I am working to get a TWRP image, if I a managed to so I will get a ROM done as well. Think the whole device has been off the track for dedicated modders and devs, so it has just not been worked on.
which me luck. I'll keep you posted
I used an unlock bootloader service for 15$. First i had to downgrade my emui from 10 to 9.
I can run magisk without problem. My only problem is that i wan't super su. I was able to flash TWRP Recovery 3.2.1.0 (HiSilicon Kirin 710). But i couldn't use it because the folder are encrypted. So if anyone has any idea how to decrypt this let me know
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I used an unlock bootloader service for 15$. First i had to downgrade my emui from 10 to 9.
I can run magisk without problem. My only problem is that i wan't super su. I was able to flash TWRP Recovery 3.2.1.0 (HiSilicon Kirin 710). But i couldn't use it because the folder are encrypted. So if anyone has any idea how to decrypt this let me know
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I'm gonna look for that TWRP img, I didnt find a working one acutally. is there a specific reason why you rather use super su ?
about encryption you usually need to make sure there is no password configured, I read somewhere about a guy that had his Face recognition still configured, and that was the reason he was unable to unencrypt. there are some zips you can flash somwhere around, but never tried them
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I'm gonna look for that TWRP img, I didnt find a working one acutally. is there a specific reason why you rather use super su ?
about encryption you usually need to make sure there is no password configured, I read somewhere about a guy that had his Face recognition still configured, and that was the reason he was unable to unencrypt. there are some zips you can flash somwhere around, but never tried them
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I deactivated all passwords etc. But it didn't work for me. The only reason i need supersu is because i wan't recover some deleted contacts and mails after factory reset. And those Windows applications with real deep scan not works with magisk.
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I deactivated all passwords etc. But it didn't work for me. The only reason i need supersu is because i wan't recover some deleted contacts and mails after factory reset. And those Windows applications with real deep scan not works with magisk.
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why dont you try getting an image of the partition with DD, convert it and mount it in the PC directly, I beleive using the scan software directly against the phone is more complicated than just scanning a directly attached block device.
Hello
Is there any way to decrypt the Huawei P30 Lite?I haven't found anything anywhere.
i have twrp on it but the system is encrypted :-(
i have read some posts about wipe data.. use stock rom etc... But i am to lazy to test it. Let me know if it will works. Be sure to make a backup before playing around
nominator64 said:
Hello
Is there any way to decrypt the Huawei P30 Lite?I haven't found anything anywhere.
i have twrp on it but the system is encrypted :-(
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there are a few things to try... you can go to wipe menu in TWRP then use the fix/repair option against the system encrypted partition..
-try reparing it
-try changing the partition from ext4 (check first the type usually ext4) to ext2, then change it back to what it was, ext4
last resource:
-wipe all data/factory reset ***** You WILL loose all your personal data if you do this **** just make a backup MANUALLY before doing this.. if you use TWP backup pbby your back will be encrypted too...
I manage to get mine unencrypted with this last step, took a few attempts, but had to reflash Stock so its back to encryption
Maybe we should create our own TWRP version for the p30 lite. There are many tutorials ^^
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Maybe we should create our own TWRP version for the p30 lite. There are many tutorials ^^
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agreed I have been working on one that truely works, but there are a few blanks about how TWRP really works.. and its boot process. I have learned a little this past week, but still think gonna have to reverse engineer a working img to get some answers.... I was actually thinking on building a orange fox image better not sure what would be easier..
I have lots of work so I do this in my free time, but let me know if you want a help perhaps we can get something and port a nice ROM that's worth the device
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there are a few things to try... you can go to wipe menu in TWRP then use the fix/repair option against the system encrypted partition..
-try reparing it
-try changing the partition from ext4 (check first the type usually ext4) to ext2, then change it back to what it was, ext4
last resource:
-wipe all data/factory reset ***** You WILL loose all your personal data if you do this **** just make a backup MANUALLY before doing this.. if you use TWP backup pbby your back will be encrypted too...
I manage to get mine unencrypted with this last step, took a few attempts, but had to reflash Stock so its back to encryption
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thank you for the suggestions. unfortunately does not work :-(
Please keep us posted, really excited to see a custom rom for this phone, also could you elaborate on the process of unlocking the bootloader? My back cover is already broken so I have to open it up anyways
k.r.o.o.k said:
Please keep us posted, really excited to see a custom rom for this phone, also could you elaborate on the process of unlocking the bootloader? My back cover is already broken so I have to open it up anyways
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Sure, ive been busy but will try my best.. about the unlock process I end up paying 19 euros... But try using fastboot unlock first.. may save you the money not sure...
1. Downgrade to emui 9.1 .. just plug the p30 lite to PC, install hsuite... Go for the firmware/software update... A pop up screen will show up with some small letters buttom rigth.. older releases or revert to older firmware something like that.. you will get too choose 9.1 only ... Choose that and apply.. Keep an eye out.. this will delete everything in your phone... Next boot you will be in 9.1.. avoid the automatic upgrade.
2. Turn the phone off, take the back cover and locate the testpoints.. short by using metal wire... The small aluminium wire wraps that come with bread and other bags for easy close are usefull just remove some plastic in each side... connect the usb cable to PC.. leave the phone side unplugged.. Touch test point with the wire while the other side touches a metal cover in the phone.. while doing it plug the phone to the USB cable.. the charging animation should not appear . . . Screen must stay black.. otherwise do it again.. if done right the device manager will detect COM port for your device
Identify the point with this video
3. use either app you want to detect testpoint mode and unlock... I managed to do it with a 3 day unlimited license for HCU client.. that did the trick their website have some tutorials easy to follow.
Hi all,
I have the same problem like a few other people. I unlocked the phone with HCU, and after I tried to root with magisk (by trwp) But the main issue, the phone is encrypted and the installation proccess of the magisk by the trwp got failed. How can I root this phone? Anybode has success with this?
Thank you!
huawei p30 lite device root support please