I wrote this guide because I had difficulty trying to instal a patched version of twrp through odin so I found this alternative way which worked very well for me.
Please read all through especially the warning at the end before attempting to follow this guide.
If you decide to follow this guide, you do so at your own risk.
You will probably be using different versions of Firmware, twrp and magisk so I cannot guarantee the outcome will be the same.
There are easier ways to install twrp if you are wanting to install a custom ROM but then you would miss out on Samsung's amazing DEX which I love.
1. Rooted.
Your Galaxy Tab s5e needs to be rooted by magisk. The best guide to be found is here on xda.
2. Backup.
All internal storage will be wiped so It is a good idea to do a backup of your apps and everything else to you SD card which should be safe. Titanium backup is very good.
3. APK
Make sure you have the apk files for 'magisk manager' and 'Official twrp app' on your SD card in a clearly named folder. e.g, 'files for installing twrp'
To get the apk for the official twrp app, download it from the play store, navigate to:-
System root / data / app / me.twrp.twrpapp / base.apk
Copy base.apk to SD card. (This is the apk for official twrp app).
.. Or ..
Use an apk extractor app
4. Remove accounts.
It is best to remove Google and Samsung accounts before doing a format and data wipe incase you forget your login and then your device gets locked.
To remove accounts go to settings, accounts, then click on each account and remove it.
5. Download
Download a zipp file called 'Samsung multi dissabler', and move it to your 'files for installing twrp' folder on your SD card. There is a download link at the bottom of Ianmacd's post on xda
'[Pie/10][System-as-root]Multidisabler:encryption,Vaultkeeper,proca,etc.'
Download the official twrp.img for the S5e which can be found on the twrp website and move to your 'files for installing twrp' folder on SD card.
6 Patch
Open magisk manager and open advanced settings and tick recovery mode
On right side click on 'install', then in pop up click 'install' then 'patch a file'.
Navigate to the twrp.img on your SD card and select it.
Magisk will patch it and store the patched file in internal storage download folder.
Rename to ''magisk_patched_twrp.img' and move it to folder SDcard.
7 Twrp app.
Navigate to the official twrp app on sd card and install it.
Use the twrp app to backup recovery.img and boot.img to the SD card. (Optional but may be useful)
Still in the twrp app press ''twrpflash' and then 'select file to flash' then navigate to SD card and the 'magisk_patched_twrp.img'. Flash this image and then turn your tablet off.
8 Boot into twrp recovery.
Press volume up and then power. Continue to hold both buttons until the twrp launch screen appears. The boot screen my cycle a few times before twrp launch screen appears.
9. Multi disabler
.
!!!!!!!! DO NOT INSTALL MULTI DISABLER. AS OF OCTOBER 2020 IT CAUSES TABLET TO HANG FOR EVER ON SAMSUNG SCREEN !!!!!!!!!
You do not need it. Everything works fine without it
10 FORMAT.
Click 'wipe' and then 'format' and then type 'yes' this will factory reset your tablet and reformat the data partition so twrp can read it.
Now click 'home' (looks like a little house), on the navigation bar, then 'reboot', 'reboot recovery'
11 Setup.
Skip everything except the wifi login. When setup is complete reinstall magisk manager from your SDcard, open it and let it do its stuff to complete root.
Now it's all done, check everything works and then reinstall your backup and login to accounts.
WARNING.
THIS INSTALLATION ALTERED A FEW THINGS ABOUT MY TABLET
1,When I have been using it rooted and turn it off and then plug the charger in it seems to remap the power button
Now turning on by just pressing the power button it boots to recovery (rooted mode), instead of having to hold power and volume up.
Also the tablet boots to recovery when the charger is plugged in.
2. To return to normal unrooted system I can either use titanium backup or twrp to reboot system. (Also I think clearing the cache returns the power button to normal.)
Now plugging in the charger causes partial startup but then settles down to just the battery gauge as normal and power button boots normally to unrooted system.
3. Adb was unable to connect properly (said tablet was offline) until I cleared the cache. Then all was fine
Everything else works as normal.
If there is anyone who knows why these things happened I would be very interested.
These are the versions of apps that I used.
MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk
Magisk-v20.1.zip
Twrp-3.3.1-5-gts4lvwifi.img
Multidisabler-Samsung-2.2.zip
UK Firmware Jan 2020 T720XXS1ASL3
No one has replied to this thread? I'm about to order the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e with 6gb ram & the 128gb internal (wifi) & this is the kind of XDA threads that help me make this decision.... honestly tho I have never found a root thread, especially in this day & age of it getting so hard to achieve root that has no posts to the OP?!!!!!!
Please reply ASAP, this has me wondering about making the purchase!!!
zach
---------- Post added at 03:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------
ExTall said:
I wrote this guide because I had difficulty trying to instal a patched version of twrp through odin so I found this alternative way which worked very well for me.
Please read all through especially the warning at the end before attempting to follow this guide.
If you decide to follow this guide, you do so at your own risk.
You will probably be using different versions of Firmware, twrp and magisk so I cannot guarantee the outcome will be the same.
There are easier ways to install twrp if you are wanting to install a custom ROM but then you would miss out on Samsung's amazing DEX which I love.
1. Rooted.
Your Galaxy Tab s5e needs to be rooted by magisk. The best guide to be found is here on xda.
2. Backup.
All internal storage will be wiped so It is a good idea to do a backup of your apps and everything else to you SD card which should be safe. Titanium backup is very good.
3. APK
Make sure you have the apk files for 'magisk manager' and 'Official twrp app' on your SD card in a clearly named folder. e.g, 'files for installing twrp'
To get the apk for the official twrp app, download it from the play store, navigate to:-
System root / data / app / me.twrp.twrpapp / base.apk
Copy base.apk to SD card. (This is the apk for official twrp app).
.. Or ..
Use an apk extractor app
4. Remove accounts.
It is best to remove Google and Samsung accounts before doing a format and data wipe incase you forget your login and then your device gets locked.
To remove accounts go to settings, accounts, then click on each account and remove it.
5. Download
Download a zipp file called 'Samsung multi dissabler', and move it to your 'files for installing twrp' folder on your SD card. There is a download link at the bottom of Ianmacd's post on xda
'[Pie/10][System-as-root]Multidisabler:encryption,Vaultkeeper,proca,etc.'
Download the official twrp.img for the S5e which can be found on the twrp website and move to your 'files for installing twrp' folder on SD card.
6 Patch
Open magisk manager and open advanced settings and tick recovery mode
On right side click on 'install', then in pop up click 'install' then 'patch a file'.
Navigate to the twrp.img on your SD card and select it.
Magisk will patch it and store the patched file in internal storage download folder.
Rename to ''magisk_patched_twrp.img' and move it to folder SDcard.
7 Twrp app.
Navigate to the official twrp app on sd card and install it.
Use the twrp app to backup recovery.img and boot.img to the SD card. (Optional but may be useful)
Still in the twrp app press ''twrpflash' and then 'select file to flash' then navigate to SD card and the 'magisk_patched_twrp.img'. Flash this image and then turn your tablet off.
8 Boot into twrp recovery.
Press volume up and then power. Continue to hold both buttons until the twrp launch screen appears. The boot screen my cycle a few times before twrp launch screen appears.
9. Multi disabler.
In twrp swipe the slider to allow modifications. Then click the install button. Navigate to your external SD card and find the 'multi disabler'. Swipe the slider to install.
10 FORMAT.
Click 'wipe' and then 'format' and then type 'yes' this will factory reset your tablet and reformat the data partition so twrp can read it.
Now click 'home' (looks like a little house), on the navigation bar, then 'reboot', 'reboot recovery'
11 Setup.
Skip everything except the wifi login. When setup is complete reinstall magisk manager from your SDcard, open it and let it do its stuff to complete root.
Now it's all done, check everything works and then reinstall your backup and login to accounts.
WARNING.
THIS INSTALLATION ALTERED A FEW THINGS ABOUT MY TABLET
1,When I have been using it rooted and turn it off and then plug the charger in it seems to remap the power button
Now turning on by just pressing the power button it boots to recovery (rooted mode), instead of having to hold power and volume up.
Also the tablet boots to recovery when the charger is plugged in.
2. To return to normal unrooted system I can either use titanium backup or twrp to reboot system. (Also I think clearing the cache returns the power button to normal.)
Now plugging in the charger causes partial startup but then settles down to just the battery gauge as normal and power button boots normally to unrooted system.
3. Adb was unable to connect properly (said tablet was offline) until I cleared the cache. Then all was fine
Everything else works as normal.
If there is anyone who knows why these things happened I would be very interested.
These are the versions of apps that I used.
MagiskManager-v7.5.1.apk
Magisk-v20.1.zip
Twrp-3.3.1-5-gts4lvwifi.img
Multidisabler-Samsung-2.2.zip
UK Firmware Jan 2020 T720XXS1ASL3
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Once again, 2nd Samsung device in a year (Samsung Galaxy A30 A305G), cannot find firmware for USA....
What CSC designates this for the USA? Sammobile is of no use until you find it!!!
zls
Frija
coolbeans2016 said:
No one has replied to this thread? I'm about to order the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e with 6gb ram & the 128gb internal (wifi) & this is the kind of XDA threads that help me make this decision.... honestly tho I have never found a root thread, especially in this day & age of it getting so hard to achieve root that has no posts to the OP?!!!!!!
Please reply ASAP, this has me wondering about making the purchase!!!
zach
---------- Post added at 03:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------
Once again, 2nd Samsung device in a year (Samsung Galaxy A30 A305G), cannot find firmware for USA....
What CSC designates this for the USA? Sammobile is of no use until you find it!!!
zls
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Click to collapse
Hi coolbeans
Firstly try frija. It is windows software that downloads the current samsung firmware for any samsung device.
The link for frija direct download is at the bottom of this post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910594
Secondly I can highly recommend the S5e, as long as you don't want the samsung pen or lightning fast speed.
The speed of the processor seems very fast to me. The display is the best I have ever seen and I really love using samsung dex which is a windows desktop for apps to run in. If you don't need access to root files then it is not worth rooting just use package disabler pro or adb to freeze bloatware.
If you buy you will not be disappointed.
P.s. if you use package disabler pro to 'one click' disable bloatware my version disables access to external storage so just check through and untick the external storage box
Extall
USA= ACG (Nextech/C), ATT (AT&T), BST, CCT (Comcast), GCF, LRA (Bluegrass Cellular), SPR (Sprint), TFN (Tracfone), TMB (T-Mobile), USC (US Cellular), VMU (Virgin Mobile USA), VZW (Verizon Wireless), XAA (unbranded/default), XAS
I think your code could be XAA
coolbeans2016 said:
No one has replied to this thread? I'm about to order the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e with 6gb ram & the 128gb internal (wifi) & this is the kind of XDA threads that help me make this decision.... honestly tho I have never found a root thread, especially in this day & age of it getting so hard to achieve root that has no posts to the OP?!!!!!!
Please reply ASAP, this has me wondering about making the purchase!!!
zach
---------- Post added at 03:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------
Once again, 2nd Samsung device in a year (Samsung Galaxy A30 A305G), cannot find firmware for USA....
What CSC designates this for the USA? Sammobile is of no use until you find it!!!
zls
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The USA version should be "Cellular South" or XAR.
Ordered this tablet 2 days ago.... still has "pending" on shipment information.
Got dumped 2X trying to purchase an Autel Robotics EVO drone in the last month...
Hope this tablet doesn't get hit by the "COVID-19" planned O' rama.....
thanks for this guide !
I ve just got my s5e and rooted it yesterday but I must say I am a little bit confused by the vbmeta.tar for the vbmeta partition ... apparently it's needed only if you are non root ... but it's recommended in the crDroid thread ... so I think I am going to use your installation method and then flash vbmeta.tar anyway with twrp before installing crDroid ...
EDIT :
oops my bad ! I didn't see I already flashed a vbmeta.img when I rooted
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I don t know what I did wrong but I was stuck at the above logo (I did format & wipe though).
First I was worried because I didn t know how to power my s5e down but I discovered you need to press "volume down + power button" ... went to download mode & reflashed original ROM with Odin ... and then CrDroid (LuisRom) together with twrp (nice light ROM btw ...)
Hi it came up asking for user 0 password?
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Read First: Thread created ONLY for Korean Galaxy Note (SHV-E160 S/K/L ver) users. ROOT, ROM or any developments posted here cannot be used for N7000 or I717 Galaxy note ver.
I am not responsible if you damaged or bricked your phone!! Use at your own risk!! I do not own nor created the developments posted here.
I created this thread to post the developments and support for our beloved Korean Galaxy Note as well as to compile the tutorials inside and outside XDA all in 1 thread.
Note: If you decide to share a recent development here, please specify/tag if applicable to all SHV models or specific model only (e.g, [e160 s/k/l] or [e160 S only]).
Basic Commands/terms:
1.)Download mode: Turn off the phone. When it’s completely turned off press [Volume down (-) + Home + Power]. Once you see the Korean text press Volume up (+).
2.) Recovery mode: Turn off the phone. When it’s completely turned off press [Volume up (+) + Volume down (-) + Home + Power]. You should see the recovery mode at the top of your LCD screen (either tegrak or clockworkmod recovery). To navigate, press Volume up or down and use the power button as your “enter/ok” button.
3.) ROOT – gaining admin access to your phone.
4.) Root File: Some were mislead by searching for a folder named “root”. “Root” is equivalent to /sdcard (not external sdcard or a folder named “root”). So when the instruction tells you to put a specific file to the root it means that you put it inside the /sdcard.
5.) Flash – the term “flash” in android’s world means “transfer”. When a guide tells you to “flash” partition, it implies that you transfer the contents to a partition (such as system, cache, data, boot, recovery etc…). There are different kinds of data you can flash such as recovery, rom, kernel etc. this can be done by using your PC/Laptop using ODIN for PC or Heimdall for mac or ROM Manager.
3.) Checking your Korean Galaxy note version- Korean galaxy notes have different versions and it depends with the Korean carrier. To check if you have either S/K/L go to settings > About phone. Also note your basedband version (UI24, UH24, F09 etc….).
Developments:
1.) Successful debrick of Korean Galaxy note. Thanks to darkspr1te and to the contributors. You can find his page here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914359&page=10).
2.) ROOT- Before rooting your phone make sure you have upgraded to ICS 4.0.4. You can download Kies here (http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/) to upgrade or do it via phone by going to settings>about phone>system updates>check updates. Make sure your phone battery is at least over 50% . If you’re using a laptop, make sure the battery life is full or better plug it in. Don’t use a cheap cable. Please use the one you got from Samsung.
a) [e160 s/k/l] Root instructions by jairrab: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924535) I used this one to root my phone because it's easy to follow especially for root virgins. However, the instructions does not include the Clockworkmod recovery (CWM) installation. Hence, do this AFTER successfully installing the Tegrak Recovery:
I.) Download CWM Recovery (v6.0.1) cwm.tar here (https://www.dropbox.com/s/cyitd4ce3jq0zb4/cwm.tar)
II.) Put the downloaded file to the root of the phone (/sdcard)
III.) Follow the same method you used when you installed the Tegrak Recovery.
b) [e160L only] Root instructions by mycatisether: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1775015) found some useful info here (removing sms limit etc…) that are applicable to all Korean GN models.
3.) Post ROOT developments:
a.)BACK UP! After rooting your phone I advised that you do a NANDROID back up first (requiment: CWM recovery see 2.a in development section). It is a complete back-up of your phone. So anytime you can go back to your phone’s last condition. Do the following to make a nandroid back up using the CWM recovery.
I.) Flash CWM recovery
II.) Go to recovery mode
III.) Navigate using volume up or volume down and select “back up and restore” press power key to enter.
IV.) You should be in back up menu now. Navigate and select back up and hit the power button again. This will take awhile. Be patient.
V.) Once the back-up is done, navigate to “reboot system now” and hit the power button.
VI.) After reboot. Go to /sdcard and copy the clockworkmod folder to a safe place.
b.) Custom ROM:1.) [e160 s/k/l] CM9 Stable – Requirements: Rooted phone with CWM recovery (see 2.a under development section above)1.a) Download the following files and put inside the root (do not unzip)
CM9 ROM (https://www.dropbox.com/s/aaz0k19ddz0xytz/cm-9.1.0-quincyskt-KUKJIN-RC2.1.zip)
Front camera fix (https://www.dropbox.com/s/zqcjeegm6wn8vk2/old_note_front-cam_RC2.1.zip)
Google App for CM9 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/65703m0trd38gii/gapps.zip)
1.b) After copying the files in the root go to recovery mode (how to go to recovery mode? Read above).
1.c) In recovery mode select > “wipe data/factory reset” and select yes. > select “wipe cache partition” and select yes. > select advance > wipe dalvik and select yes.
1.d) After step 1.c STAY IN RECOVERY MODE and install the files you downloaded IN ORDER. Go to > “install zip from SD card” > 1st install CM9 ROM (cm-9.1.0-quincyskt-KUKJIN-RC2.1.zip) > 2nd install camera fix (old_note_front-cam_RC2.1.zip) > lastly, install Google app (gapps.zip).
1.e) Reboot and enjoy! Do not install the Korean keyboard! Or you can just uninstall it.
I personally use this CM9 ROM and it runs perfectly! I have no issues with the sms, battery, camera etc… All Korean bloatwares gone. No Korean keypad. Can send over 1000+ characters.
I really recommend the “Cobalt” theme as it made the CM9 even more smoother and you can download it here for free (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...h_result&rdid=com.dustinb.theme.cobalt&rdot=1) then go to settings>themes>select cobalt (ignore the message does not contain assets etc…).
If your SMS limit is not fixed. Download GO SMS Pro or Handcent SMS in google play store. Use it as your main messaging app. It will solve the problem.
Some have issues with their touchscreens. To solve this you can go to dialer and dial >*#2663# (no need to press the call button). Click “Touch key FW update” then reboot.
2.) Other ROMs – with some research and the help of the Koreans, Chinese and Vietnamese I was able to locate the following ROMs. Please note that I have not tested these ROMs, as such I cannot guarantee if they are working properly (however, darkspr1te told us the he will test some ROMs and provide feedback – just to prevent hard/soft brick). Some ROMs I found have instructions, some do not have. I’ll post my source and you can just use google translate and read the instructions from Koreans, Chinese and Vietnamese websites. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE TAGGING I MADE. (E.G., IF IT's TAGGED WITH [S/K/L] IT MEANS IT’S COMPATIBLE TO ANY KOREAN GN (SHV E160]. IF IT'S TAGGED WITH [L ONLY], IT MEANS IT’S ONLY APPLICABLE TO E160L GN VER. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
a) [S/K/L] MIUI 2.8.3 Beta (http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=80764&uk=2063664816) – known 4G and battery problems. Translated source here (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://search.matcl.com/b/imbeded/125842).
b) [L _UH24 ONLY] E160L UH24 GS3 style: (http://translate.googleusercontent....292641&usg=ALkJrhgNhnm3YD4P1xetBLAImDaM9vu5og
c)[T_UI24 ONLY] UI24 Jellybean style – really don’t know what is this. You need to log-in before you can see the downloadable file (http://matcl.com/b/usertheme/126333). Not sure if ROM or theme.
d) [S/K/L] Alpha1 ROM based on the stable CM9 above. I did not test it. Seems like icons were changed etc… You can download the ROM here ( still uploading to dropbox). See the translated original post here (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://search.matcl.com/b/imbeded/126864) . Follow the same process when you installed the CM9 ROM above.
e) [S_UH24 ONLY] Based on Original e160S_UH24 ROM but rooted. You can download it here (http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/JCIBDHYSVQTU) password is E160S-eruizhi (case sensitive). Translated original post here (http://translate.google.com/transla...u=http://bbs.eruizhi.com/android-229-1-1.html)
f) [K_UI24 ONLY] Based on Original e160k_UI24 ROM but rooted. You can download it here (http://bbs.eruizhi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=315&reltid=4&pre_thread_id=0&pre_pos=3&ext=). Translated original post here (http://translate.google.com/transla...d=315&reltid=4&pre_thread_id=0&pre_pos=3&ext=)
MORE TO COME... I will update the thread later.
I find the CM9 the best-cooked ROM for our SHVs to date. All issues were resolved in this ROM.
d.) Recommended apps for rooted phones (just search in google playstore): 1.) Battery Calibration (free)
2.) Titanium Backup (free or Pro)
3.) ROM Toolbox
4.) SD Maid
5.) Superuser or SuperSU
6.) Internet booster (really working for me)
USEFUL SOURCES:
1.) http://bbs.eruizhi.com/ (Chinese Website with useful infos)
2.) http://www.koxda.com/ (very informative but hard to get access for downloadable files.)
3.) http://matcl.com/ (Korean Website. Most of the cooked ROMs came from this website including the CM9. No CM10 update for now.)
4.) http://www.tinhte.vn (Very informative Vietnamese forum with lots of ROM links)
5.) http://www.115.com (This is a download site. Use the search toolbar to search for something and if you are lucky you may find yourself a treasure)
QUICK FIX:
1.) SMS Limit:
a.) Download GO SMS PRO or Handcent SMS. Make it your default sms app.
b.) They have other solution here (may not work to some KGN) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1775015)
2.) Removed U+ LTE boot and shutdown animations go here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1702580).
SECRET CODES (courtesy of darkspr1te):
Engineer mode 319 712 358 and then the password 0821.
EDIT:- Use the 319712358 code to activate CP access, not service mode or phoneutil.
*#2663# touch firmware
*2767*3855# factory format do not use
##DATA# Data config menu
##TTY# TTY menu
##786# RTN repaired menu
*#46744674# set IMSI to 9999
*#9090# Service Mode , MDM/MSM Uart/Usb selection
##8778# PhoneUtil , MODEM/PDA UART/USB
*#0*# Test menu 1
*#0228# battery status
##GPSCLRX# - Reset the GPS
*#2664# - Touchscreen Accuracy Test
*#9900# - SysDump
Issues with cm9:
Engineer mode cannot be activated using the cm9 dialer.
No S settings support. so no s-memo or any s-app. but you can still use your s-pen. Use SMBX for drawings.
No gesture support.
S-Pen writing hand solution for CM9>>> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1860384
Cm9 does not support S-pen apps and S-pen calibration. But it can still detect the pen.
However we have better alternatives and I personally use them even when I was still in touchwiz.
1.) SBMX - One of the best canvas app for galaxy note. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ngarside.memo&hl=en)
2.) Memo - Much like the S-app but better (you can crop picts, map, etc..) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ngarside.memo&hl=en).
3.) Papyrus - Much like an S-note.
for gestures download >>> GMD Gesture Control Lite - you get more gesture with this app compared to touchwiz gestures. (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...nb29kbW9vZGRyb2lkLmdlc3R1cmVjb250cm9sZGVtbyJd)
I personally find the alternatives better than the s-apps..... But really... I miss the double tap quick note of touchwiz.
Android 4.2 Keyboard working on CM9.
Download and follow instructions from here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1965999
swype thing is pretty cool.
Another Cm9 issue I noticed:
Installation failed for apps purchased from Google playstore. Only for apps that automatically install itself in the internal storage SD card. No problem for other apps that automatically install in internal storage.
Solution: unmount the external SD card and internal SD card then download and install the app from playstore. Once installed, mount the SD cards back and just transfer the app from internal storage to SD card.
dycz21 said:
Read First: Thread created ONLY for Korean Galaxy Note (SHV-E160 S/K/L ver) users. ROOT, ROM or any developments posted here cannot be used for N7000 or I717 Galaxy note ver.
I am not responsible if you damaged or bricked your phone!! Use at your own risk!! I do not own nor created the developments posted here.
I created this thread to post the developments and support for our beloved Korean Galaxy Note as well as to compile the tutorials inside and outside XDA all in 1 thread.
Note: If you decide to share a recent development here, please specify/tag if applicable to all SHV models or specific model only (e.g, [e160 s/k/l] or [e160 S only]).
Basic Commands/terms:
1.)Download mode: Turn off the phone. When it’s completely turned off press [Volume down (-) + Home + Power]. Once you see the Korean text press Volume up (+).
2.) Recovery mode: Turn off the phone. When it’s completely turned off press [Volume up (+) + Volume down (-) + Home + Power]. You should see the recovery mode at the top of your LCD screen (either tegrak or clockworkmod recovery). To navigate, press Volume up or down and use the power button as your “enter/ok” button.
3.) ROOT – gaining admin access to your phone.
4.) Root File: Some were mislead by searching for a folder named “root”. “Root” is equivalent to /sdcard (not external sdcard or a folder named “root”). So when the instruction tells you to put a specific file to the root it means that you put it inside the /sdcard.
5.) Flash – the term “flash” in android’s world means “transfer”. When a guide tells you to “flash” partition, it implies that you transfer the contents to a partition (such as system, cache, data, boot, recovery etc…). There are different kinds of data you can flash such as recovery, rom, kernel etc. this can be done by using your PC/Laptop using ODIN for PC or Heimdall for mac or ROM Manager.
3.) Checking your Korean Galaxy note version- Korean galaxy notes have different versions and it depends with the Korean carrier. To check if you have either S/K/L go to settings > About phone. Also note your basedband version (UI24, UH24, F09 etc….).
Developments:
1.) Successful debrick of Korean Galaxy note. Thanks to darkspr1te and to the contributors. You can find his page here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914359&page=10).
2.) ROOT- Before rooting your phone make sure you have upgraded to ICS 4.0.4. You can download Kies here (http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/) to upgrade or do it via phone by going to settings>about phone>system updates>check updates. Make sure your phone battery is at least over 50% . If you’re using a laptop, make sure the battery life is full or better plug it in. Don’t use a cheap cable. Please use the one you got from Samsung.
a) [e160 s/k/l] Root instructions by jairrab: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1924535) I used this one to root my phone because it's easy to follow especially for root virgins. However, the instructions does not include the Clockworkmod recovery (CWM) installation. Hence, do this AFTER successfully installing the Tegrak Recovery:
I.) Download CWM Recovery (v6.0.1) cwm.tar here (https://www.dropbox.com/s/cyitd4ce3jq0zb4/cwm.tar)
II.) Put the downloaded file to the root of the phone (/sdcard)
III.) Follow the same method you used when you installed the Tegrak Recovery.
b) [e160L only] Root instructions by mycatisether: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1775015) found some useful info here (removing sms limit etc…) that are applicable to all Korean GN models.
3.) Post ROOT developments:
a.)BACK UP! After rooting your phone I advised that you do a NANDROID back up first (requiment: CWM recovery see 2.a in development section). It is a complete back-up of your phone. So anytime you can go back to your phone’s last condition. Do the following to make a nandroid back up using the CWM recovery.
I.) Flash CWM recovery
II.) Go to recovery mode
III.) Navigate using volume up or volume down and select “back up and restore” press power key to enter.
IV.) You should be in back up menu now. Navigate and select back up and hit the power button again. This will take awhile. Be patient.
V.) Once the back-up is done, navigate to “reboot system now” and hit the power button.
VI.) After reboot. Go to /sdcard and copy the clockworkmod folder to a safe place.
b.) Custom ROM:1.) [e160 s/k/l] CM9 Stable – Requirements: Rooted phone with CWM recovery (see 2.a under development section above)1.a) Download the following files and put inside the root (do not unzip)
CM9 ROM (https://www.dropbox.com/s/aaz0k19ddz0xytz/cm-9.1.0-quincyskt-KUKJIN-RC2.1.zip)
Front camera fix (https://www.dropbox.com/s/zqcjeegm6wn8vk2/old_note_front-cam_RC2.1.zip)
Google App for CM9 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/65703m0trd38gii/gapps.zip)
1.b) After copying the files in the root go to recovery mode (how to go to recovery mode? Read above).
1.c) In recovery mode select > “wipe data/factory reset” and select yes. > select “wipe cache partition” and select yes. > select advance > wipe dalvik and select yes.
1.d) After step 1.c STAY IN RECOVERY MODE and install the files you downloaded IN ORDER. Go to > “install zip from SD card” > 1st install CM9 ROM (cm-9.1.0-quincyskt-KUKJIN-RC2.1.zip) > 2nd install camera fix (old_note_front-cam_RC2.1.zip) > lastly, install Google app (gapps.zip).
1.e) Reboot and enjoy! Do not install the Korean keyboard! Or you can just uninstall it.
I personally use this CM9 ROM and it runs perfectly! I have no issues with the sms, battery, camera etc… All Korean bloatwares gone. No Korean keypad. Can send over 1000+ characters.
I really recommend the “Cobalt” theme as it made the CM9 even more smoother and you can download it here for free (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...h_result&rdid=com.dustinb.theme.cobalt&rdot=1) then go to settings>themes>select cobalt (ignore the message does not contain assets etc…).
If your SMS limit is not fixed. Download GO SMS Pro or Handcent SMS in google play store. Use it as your main messaging app. It will solve the problem.
Some have issues with their touchscreens. To solve this you can go to dialer and dial >*#2663# (no need to press the call button). Click “Touch key FW update” then reboot.
2.) Other ROMs – with some research and the help of the Koreans, Chinese and Vietnamese I was able to locate the following ROMs. Please note that I have not tested these ROMs, as such I cannot guarantee if they are working properly (however, darkspr1te told us the he will test some ROMs and provide feedback – just to prevent hard/soft brick). Some ROMs I found have instructions, some do not have. I’ll post my source and you can just use google translate and read the instructions from Koreans, Chinese and Vietnamese websites. PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE TAGGING I MADE. (E.G., IF IT's TAGGED WITH [S/K/L] IT MEANS IT’S COMPATIBLE TO ANY KOREAN GN (SHV E160]. IF IT'S TAGGED WITH [L ONLY], IT MEANS IT’S ONLY APPLICABLE TO E160L GN VER. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
a) [S/K/L] MIUI 2.8.3 Beta (http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=80764&uk=2063664816) – known 4G and battery problems. Translated source here (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://search.matcl.com/b/imbeded/125842).
b) [L _UH24 ONLY] E160L UH24 GS3 style: (http://translate.googleusercontent....292641&usg=ALkJrhgNhnm3YD4P1xetBLAImDaM9vu5og
c)[T_UI24 ONLY] UI24 Jellybean style – really don’t know what is this. You need to log-in before you can see the downloadable file (http://matcl.com/b/usertheme/126333). Not sure if ROM or theme.
d) [S/K/L] Alpha1 ROM based on the stable CM9 above. I did not test it. Seems like icons were changed etc… You can download the ROM here ( still uploading to dropbox). See the translated original post here (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://search.matcl.com/b/imbeded/126864) . Follow the same process when you installed the CM9 ROM above.
e) [S_UH24 ONLY] Based on Original e160S_UH24 ROM but rooted. You can download it here (http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/JCIBDHYSVQTU) password is E160S-eruizhi (case sensitive). Translated original post here (http://translate.google.com/transla...u=http://bbs.eruizhi.com/android-229-1-1.html)
f) [K_UI24 ONLY] Based on Original e160k_UI24 ROM but rooted. You can download it here (http://bbs.eruizhi.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=315&reltid=4&pre_thread_id=0&pre_pos=3&ext=). Translated original post here (http://translate.google.com/transla...d=315&reltid=4&pre_thread_id=0&pre_pos=3&ext=)
MORE TO COME... I will update the thread later.
I find the CM9 the best-cooked ROM for our SHVs to date. All issues were resolved in this ROM.
d.) Recommended apps for rooted phones (just search in google playstore): 1.) Battery Calibration (free)
2.) Titanium Backup (free or Pro)
3.) ROM Toolbox
4.) SD Maid
5.) Superuser or SuperSU
6.) Internet booster (really working for me)
USEFUL SOURCES:
1.) http://bbs.eruizhi.com/ (Chinese Website with useful infos)
2.) http://www.koxda.com/ (very informative but hard to get access for downloadable files.)
3.) http://matcl.com/ (Korean Website. Most of the cooked ROMs came from this website including the CM9. No CM10 update for now.)
4.) http://www.tinhte.vn (Very informative Vietnamese forum with lots of ROM links)
5.) http://www.115.com (This is a download site. Use the search toolbar to search for something and if you are lucky you may find yourself a treasure)
QUICK FIX:
1.) SMS Limit:
a.) Download GO SMS PRO or Handcent SMS. Make it your default sms app.
b.) They have other solution here (may not work to some KGN) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1775015)
2.) Removed U+ LTE boot and shutdown animations go here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1702580).
SECRET CODES (courtesy of darkspr1te):
Engineer mode 319 712 358 and then the password 0821.
EDIT:- Use the 319712358 code to activate CP access, not service mode or phoneutil.
*#2663# touch firmware
*2767*3855# factory format do not use
##DATA# Data config menu
##TTY# TTY menu
##786# RTN repaired menu
*#46744674# set IMSI to 9999
*#9090# Service Mode , MDM/MSM Uart/Usb selection
##8778# PhoneUtil , MODEM/PDA UART/USB
*#0*# Test menu 1
*#0228# battery status
##GPSCLRX# - Reset the GPS
*#2664# - Touchscreen Accuracy Test
*#9900# - SysDump
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Hi dycz21,
First of all i appreciate your work for bringing out CM 9 ROM for our beloved E160S/L/K.
I've been waiting for this for a long time.
Gonna install it tonight.
As you have already installed this ROM, are there any other major issues other than S pen settings?
Anyways thanks again.
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imranrajah said:
Hi dycz21,
First of all i appreciate your work for bringing out CM 9 ROM for our beloved E160S/L/K.
I've been waiting for this for a long time.
Gonna install it tonight.
As you have already installed this ROM, are there any other major issues other than S pen settings?
Anyways thanks again.
:good:
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Installing apps from Playstore always failed for apps that automatically install in SD Card. Solution is unmount the sd card(internal and external) then install the app from Playstore. Then mount back the SD cards after the app has been installed in phone memory. No problem for Playstore apps that automatically install in phone memory.
I tried to move some apps from phone memory to SD card but its not working (using apps2SD). Will try to find the solution.
S-Pen is still recognized we just dont have the s-pen settings and s touchwiz apps.
Im happy with the cm9 ROM. its fast as compared to touchwiz.
By the way, before installing make sure to back up your contacts, messages, viper and whatsapp messages and your APN settings. Also do a NAND back up. You need to set your APN manually after installing the cm9.
dycz21 said:
Another Cm9 issue I noticed:
Installation failed for apps purchased from Google playstore. Only for apps that automatically install itself in the internal storage SD card. No problem for other apps that automatically install in internal storage.
Solution: unmount the external SD card and internal SD card then download and install the app from playstore. Once installed, mount the SD cards back and just transfer the app from internal storage to SD card.
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Hi dycz21,
You mean that there is no problem if i'm installing directly to internal storage. the problem is there only if i install directly to external sd card.
Please correct me if i'm wrong
imranrajah said:
Hi dycz21,
First of all i appreciate your work for bringing out CM 9 ROM for our beloved E160S/L/K.
I've been waiting for this for a long time.
Gonna install it tonight.
As you have already installed this ROM, are there any other major issues other than S pen settings?
Anyways thanks again.
:good:
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imranrajah said:
Hi dycz21,
You mean that there is no problem if i'm installing directly to internal storage. the problem is there only if i install directly to external sd card.
Please correct me if i'm wrong
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My understanding: When you go to "settings" > "storage" you will see your storage is divided into 3 sections: (1) Internal storage (phone memory)/ (2) Internal storage (sd card) / (3) sd card (external storage). If you download from Playstore some apps automatically install in storage #1 (phone memory). For this we have no problem. For apps that directly install in storage #2, this we have the problem. Installation will fail for this apps. Solution is unmount storage #2 and #3 then start to download from playstore and install. The app will be forced to install in the phone memory and installation is successful.
So after you installed the app and decided to move the app to storage #2 or #3 you will encounter a new problem. Moving the app to #2 and #3 will always fail. I am still trying to figure out a solution. I think the chinese already sorted this issues but I dont have access to their website to download the files. Hopefully darkspr1te can help us as he have access to the website. I am still waiting for the koreans to post the solution.
dycz21 said:
My understanding: When you go to "settings" > "storage" you will see your storage is divided into 3 sections: (1) Internal storage (phone memory)/ (2) Internal storage (sd card) / (3) sd card (external storage). If you download from Playstore some apps automatically install in storage #1 (phone memory). For this we have no problem. For apps that directly install in storage #2, this we have the problem. Installation will fail for this apps. Solution is unmount storage #2 and #3 then start to download from playstore and install. The app will be forced to install in the phone memory and installation is successful.
So after you installed the app and decided to move the app to storage #2 or #3 you will encounter a new problem. Moving the app to #2 and #3 will always fail. I am still trying to figure out a solution. I think the chinese already sorted this issues but I dont have access to their website to download the files. Hopefully darkspr1te can help us as he have access to the website. I am still waiting for the koreans to post the solution.
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Thanks for the elaborate explanation, now i've understood clearly.
Can you please post a few snapshots of the new ROM?
and i understand ur using 160L, i'm using 160S. hope there is no issue in installing on my phone...
imranrajah said:
Thanks for the elaborate explanation, now i've understood clearly.
Can you please post a few snapshots of the new ROM?
and i understand ur using 160L, i'm using 160S. hope there is no issue in installing on my phone...
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Hi. I'll do later. I'm currently testing if the CWM recovery restoration works...... and it worked!
By the way I am using 160K and not L. Cm9 posted here is compatible to all Korean galaxy note version.
here ya go:
It will make your phone to model E160S. Im using E160K and it made the model number to E160S.
Sent from my SHV-E160K using Tapatalk 2
dycz21 said:
here ya go:
It will make your phone to model E160S. Im using E160K and it made the model number to E160S.
Sent from my SHV-E160K using Tapatalk 2
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Cool!!!!!!
Just reached home, starting the process now.
taking backup first:fingers-crossed:
imranrajah said:
Thanks for the elaborate explanation, now i've understood clearly.
Can you please post a few snapshots of the new ROM?
and i understand ur using 160L, i'm using 160S. hope there is no issue in installing on my phone...
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imranrajah said:
Cool!!!!!!
Just reached home, starting the process now.
taking backup first:fingers-crossed:
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Do not use Titanium Back up for cm9. Just do nandroid back up.
dycz21 said:
Do not use Titanium Back up for cm9. Just do nandroid back up.
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finished everything, and then restarted the phone. now, i'm stuck at the cyanogen boot animation screen since 5 mins...!!
is this normal?
imranrajah said:
finished everything, and then restarted the phone. now, i'm stuck at the cyanogen boot animation screen since 5 mins...!!
is this normal?
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Yap. Just wait.
dycz21 said:
Yap. Just wait.
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hey thanks dude, i got it.
working fine.
only issue is i cant install apps with sd card mounted.
hope we will get a solution soon.
cheers...!
All,
It is being addressed and handled, no need to keep reporting....
Until then as directed by XDA Staff, Thread Opened, Thank you.
wow open again. can report the developments now. thanks.
Sent from my SHV-E160S using Tapatalk 2
Recently installed the great Lollipop 5.1.1 ROM by decatf. Had some minor problems, and then learned about the 6.0.1 ROM. Downloaded the zip files for ROM and GAPPS, copied to the TAB, booted into TWRP, and tried to install. System went OK, but when I tried to install GAPPS, got a message about "not enough memory". Without GAPPS, the Tab doesn't do much. After several attempts, I told TWRP to wipe everything (checked all the boxes under wipe). Now, of course, I have NO FILES on the Tab, and seem to have no way to get files there. i.e., without a ROM on the Tab, I cannot drag files from the PC.
Looked for a file that I could install with ODIN. No luck.
Loaded ADB on my PC and tried "Sideload" under TWRP's advanced menu. Sideload says:
Updating partition details...
E:Unable to stat '/data/.layout_version'
...done
Full SELinux support is present.]
MTP Enabled
Starting ADB sideload feature...
On the PC, I get Total xfer: 0.00x
and on TWRP it says "Failed"
It's embarassing, but I've run out of ideas. It looks like ALL I have is TWRP. If I could get the ROM and GAPPS to the Tab, I could install them.
Can somebody please point me toward a solution?
Thanks
UncleDick said:
Recently installed the great Lollipop 5.1.1 ROM by decatf. Had some minor problems, and then learned about the 6.0.1 ROM. Downloaded the zip files for ROM and GAPPS, copied to the TAB, booted into TWRP, and tried to install. System went OK, but when I tried to install GAPPS, got a message about "not enough memory". Without GAPPS, the Tab doesn't do much. After several attempts, I told TWRP to wipe everything (checked all the boxes under wipe). Now, of course, I have NO FILES on the Tab, and seem to have no way to get files there. i.e., without a ROM on the Tab, I cannot drag files from the PC.
Looked for a file that I could install with ODIN. No luck.
Loaded ADB on my PC and tried "Sideload" under TWRP's advanced menu. Sideload says:
Updating partition details...
E:Unable to stat '/data/.layout_version'
...done
Full SELinux support is present.]
MTP Enabled
Starting ADB sideload feature...
On the PC, I get Total xfer: 0.00x
and on TWRP it says "Failed"
It's embarassing, but I've run out of ideas. It looks like ALL I have is TWRP. If I could get the ROM and GAPPS to the Tab, I could install them.
Can somebody please point me toward a solution?
Thanks
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go to twrp. connect ur tab 2 ur pc then go to mounts in twrp. then select "Enable MTP" twice and then u can transfer rom 2 ur tab
Won't Transfer
daneal2u said:
go to twrp. connect ur tab 2 ur pc then go to mounts in twrp. then select "Enable MTP" twice and then u can transfer rom 2 ur tab
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THANKS for the speedy and helpful response. To clarify, click "Enable MTP" once and the button changes to "Disable MTP", click on "Disable", then click on "Enable" a second time. When "Enabled", the p4wifi appears on the Windows File Explorer list. I drag the ROM file and Windows says "Copying". HOWEVER, the file does not copy. Maybe it's my driver? Downloaded Samsung Kies and reinstalled. Rebooted PC. Same thing happens.
Darn it, this SHOULD have worked.
Return to Stock?
Maybe the only choice left is to search for a stock (Samsung) image file for the p4wifi, use ODIN to flash that, and then start over with the 6.0.1 ROM?
Success...... (almost)
Downloading a stock ROM turns out to be more frustrating than one might think. i.e. Samsung doesn't seem to make ROM's available, and the web sites one gets to all appear to want a 'subscription' to download in less than a couple of hours. (I went to bed and let it go overnight!) What's the deal that there seems to be a Samsung "Region Code" for everyplace except the USA?
Used ODIN to flash the stock ROM. Once the tablet booted up, I copied 6.0.1 and flashed with TWRP. BUT..... had a devil of a time flashing gapps. Got an error, "not enough space on System partition" for every version of open gapps larger than "nano". WTF? The device is basically empty! How can there be not enough space?
Anyway, thanks to decatf, I now enjoy Android Marshmallow on a Galaxy Tab 10.1 when most commercially available tablets (except Nexus, of course) are still on Lollipop or older.
Thanks for the helpful suggestions and patience on this forum.
My original problem, alas, remains. The Amazon Kindle app does not work on this Marshmallow ROM, and it is unclear what can be done, or even where to turn for help.
Success at Last
Thanks to a post about a different software issue, I tried loading an older version of the Amazon Kindle app. Bizarre, but true . . . . now it works!
Have successfully read one of the Kindle books which caused the Kindle app to force close before.
In fact, it appears that Google Play has since updated that old Kindle app to the latest version (4.19.0.131) and it still works.
Maybe loading the older version set something up that the very newest version does not when loaded from scratch?
Anyway, I'm reading and this old Tablet lives on!
Thanks
Samsung Galaxy on5 is a pretty good phone for the price. Today I share my root method and debloated stock system backup for all to enjoy.
The version of TWRP I am linking to WAS NOT MADE BY ME. It is an official build of TWRP for our phone.
To prepare the phone to be rooted you will need a few things:
Download ODIN from the following link: Download ODIN
Download TWRP ODIN flashable TAR file for the on5 here: Download TWRP (It will say it is for T-Mobile only, but works on MetorPCS as well)
Download SuperSU Latest Stable here: Download SuperSU
Download Samsung Drivers if needed: Download Drivers
Once the above is downloaded you must then do the following:
On the phone goto Settings->About and tap "Build Number" 10 times to enable Developer Mode.
Go to Settings->Developer Mode and select "Enable OEM Unlock"
Then power off the device.
With the device powered off hold "VOL-DOWN + HOME + PWR" until Download mode appears.
Plug the phone into the computer and start ODIN with Administrator Rights.
Open Odin and place that TWRP TAR file in the [AP] slot, under Options tab disable Auto Reboot, then press [Start]
When ODIN says the flash is complete in the log window, pull the battery and put the battery back in.
Before turning back on hold "VOL-UP + HOME + PWR" to enter recovery.
Once in recovery go to Mount->Enable USB Mass Storage
Copy the SuperSU zip to the phone's storage
Disable USB Mass Storage
Go to Backup->Start Backup to backup the phone IN CASE OF ISSUES!!
Go to Install->Select SuperSU zip file and wait.
Once done, reboot the phone and you should be good!
For the custom ROM, I will be posting the information, instructions, and downloads on my website LINKED HERE You will find the download at the bottom of that page. If you have issues please let me know.
Download the system image from the link above
Extract the zip file to your external SD Card: (Example: Phone:\Ext_sd\TWRP\backups\)
Reboot into recovery (vol-up+home+pwr
Make sure System Read only is not enabled in Mount settings.
Select "Restore" -> Select the Folder you just put on your external SD Card
Wait for a few minutes.
After that is done, go back to the recovery home
Then select "Wipe"
Select "Data", "Cache", and "Dalvick Cache", and "Internal Storage" ONLY (
IF UPDATING FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION YOU MUST CLEAR CACHE/DALVIK CACHE!!!!)
Slide to wipe.
Some users are reporting that you need to also restore DATA only from a stock ROM backup.
Then reboot.
Follow android setup as normal
Profit.
I got that phone today and I was looking for roms for it. this is all I ran across. I already rooted it and have twrp and whatnot, tweaked it some. I was wondering f this is the 6.0.1 rom and if I need to unzip it and place it where my other twrp backup is or do I just flash it like it is?
whodisname said:
I got that phone today and I was looking for roms for it. this is all I ran across. I already rooted it and have twrp and whatnot, tweaked it some. I was wondering f this is the 6.0.1 rom and if I need to unzip it and place it where my other twrp backup is or do I just flash it like it is?
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This is the latest OEM ROM, debloated and rooted. So it is 6.0.1 based. and yes it is a TWRP backup so place it on the internal (Or External) SD card under "sdcard://TWRP/BACKUPS/<RANDOM_ID>/"
It is pretty much completely debloated, left a couple samsung stuff in to keep some features working, but most bloat is gone, which gives a lot of space back to the user, figured I would post it here for others to use if they wanted
I used it. Its nice, saved me a gig. I have all the apps I really want on sd card and now I have almost 2 gigs free. Was at about 750mb. Thnks for this, saved me a bit of work! Appreciated!
You wouldnt happen to know how to get this thing to use adoptable storage, would you?
Adb shell sm partition-disk: 179,32 private does nothing
whodisname said:
You wouldnt happen to know how to get this thing to use adoptable storage, would you?
Adb shell sm partition-disk: 179,32 private does nothing
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I have tried everything to get adoptable storage to work BUT sammy must have blocked it via firmware.....ive tried multiple cards ,terminal ,root essentials app...nothing works
whodisname said:
You wouldnt happen to know how to get this thing to use adoptable storage, would you?
Adb shell sm partition-disk: 179,32 private does nothing
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Adaptable Storage is a Kernel level thing, one way to do adaptable storage is to remount the SDCARD (While it is formatted to ext3), and mount it to (Or as) a folder in the /user-data partition (/data).
I can attempt to modify the kernel to allow this, but it might brick the phone because of Knox or something. I will try it out on a spare.
Edit:
Install busybox, then try the instruction here (Note the sm list-disks command, MAKE SURE TO DO THIS)
http://www.xda-developers.com/enable-adoptable-storage-for-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge/
ey i'm lookin to debloat my g550t1 but i dont really want to lose everything to install the rom. is there any chance you'd be able to give a quick run down on what's safe to remove? if not that's cool, i realize it'd probably be fairly uninteresting to you and time consuming.
anyways thanks for the work! glad to see this phone getting more love. hope more good stuff comes in the future.
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ey i'm lookin to debloat my g550t1 but i dont really want to lose everything to install the rom. is there any chance you'd be able to give a quick run down on what's safe to remove? if not that's cool, i realize it'd probably be fairly uninteresting to you and time consuming.
anyways thanks for the work! glad to see this phone getting more love. hope more good stuff comes in the future.
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What you van do here is boot into TWRP and make a backup of just your data, or a full backup if you want. Then restore thos rom (its only boot and system) then go to the backup you just made and them restore just the data. Thats what I did. You can delets all the knox apps. I did, then I went looking in all the folders and deleted anytbong that said knox in the name. I deleted a few security files and also beacon manager. If you dont get all the security files, you get a "unfortunatly security has stopped" eroor one time after boot.
All the knox can go without any extra work..
I have busybox and adoptable storage will not work. If you can fix it cool, if not, still cool! Just wish I had a little bit more storage on here for apps.
Sent from my SM-G550T1 using XDA-Developers mobile app
sandix said:
Adaptable Storage is a Kernel level thing, one way to do adaptable storage is to remount the SDCARD (While it is formatted to ext3), and mount it to (Or as) a folder in the /user-data partition (/data).
I can attempt to modify the kernel to allow this, but it might brick the phone because of Knox or something. I will try it out on a spare.
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Install busybox, then try the instruction here (Note the sm list-disks command, MAKE SURE TO DO THIS)
http://www.xda-developers.com/enable-adoptable-storage-for-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge/
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Well i tried it all again BUT still no adoptable storage working....If u do make a working custom kernel that would be sweet....im trying this all on a spare unused ON5 before i mess with "her" live phone....lol.
If this just had a bit more free memory it be a fine phone for awhile.
Any help installing xposed framwork in the samsung galaxy on5 ?
How do you install xposed framework in the samsung galaxy on5? (Sorry if this is out of place I always end up in a boot-loop and can't find a way to successfully install it
(The way I recover from that is using twrp and using a xposed unistaller zip file located here --->
mirror41.downloadandroidrom.com/download/tools/Xposed/6.0/xposed-uninstaller-20150831-arm.zip?token=335900416 go to the bottom of the page where it says "download here" for the file.)
This is the one I use, just install this, wipe delvic cache and wait. And I mean wait like 5 minutes.
And just to be clear, this mod was mafe by Wanam. This is just a link.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508
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whodisname said:
This is the one I use, just install this, wipe delvic cache and wait. And I mean wait like 5 minutes.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508
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Also, install your modules one at a time because if one doesnt work you will be ble to know which one. This is my setup right now.
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Which one is the exact file you used? "xposed-vXX.X-alt-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-XXXXXXXX" ? I cant find the right one atm.
This one.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572330218881465
And the uninstaller you have will work for this if you have a problem.
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okino said:
Which one is the exact file you used? "xposed-vXX.X-alt-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-XXXXXXXX" ? I cant find the right one atm.
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The file is "xposed-v80.0-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip" install it from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24411628330026060 and you'll be ready to go. After that you might go to this process saying starting apps 0 out of 200 (something like that) and tells you a service/app has stop and gives you a black screen. After that take out the battery and put it back again and turn on your phone and would give you a "starting apps" prompt again. The whole process took me bout 15 min. Btw thanks whodisname for some help highly appreciate it! Have a good day guys!!!
What you need
Samsung Galaxy on5 (obviously)
twrp
xposed-v85.1-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160530.zip (link --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24411628330026060 )
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whodisname said:
This one.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572330218881465
And the uninstaller you have will work for this if you have a problem.
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I used "xposed-v80.0"
This one is newer. Version 85.1
Download from the page on the link. I didnt have to do anything but install it. Once you flash it, reboot your phone and set it down for a little while. Go make some coffee or whatever. Gunna look like a bootloop. Leave it alone for 5 or 10 minutes. Then you will see it optimizing apps. Depending on what you did gonma be like 190- 250 apps. Jusy let it go. It worked like a charm on mine. Make sure you dont have any modules downloaded yet. Do that when its done.
The version is 85.1 sdk 23.
Sdk 21 is for 5.0 sdk 22 is for 5.1.1 and sdk 23 is for 6.0.1.
The one in the link is what you need. Lile I said, just wait. It will install. 15 min tops. Built specifically for samsung devices.
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whodisname said:
This one is newer. Version 85.1
Download from the page on the link. I didnt have to do anything but install it. Once you flash it, reboot your phone and set it down for a little while. Go make some coffee or whatever. Gunna look like a bootloop. Leave it alone for 5 or 10 minutes. Then you will see it optimizing apps. Depending on what you did gonma be like 190- 250 apps. Jusy let it go. It worked like a charm on mine. Make sure you dont have any modules downloaded yet. Do that when its done.
The version is 85.1 sdk 23.
Sdk 21 is for 5.0 sdk 22 is for 5.1.1 and sdk 23 is for 6.0.1.
The one in the link is what you need. Lile I said, just wait. It will install. 15 min tops. Built specifically for samsung devices.
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The one I installed "xposed-v80.0" seems a little bit laggy since I installed it. I'll just experiment with it and i will also edit my post I did earlier. Thanks
I rooted this phone three days again but is still lagging. I remove bloatware with no problems how can I speed this phone up?
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djevil said:
I rooted this phone three days again but is still lagging. I remove bloatware with no problems how can I speed this phone up?
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Install "L-Speed" from playstore, use advanced mode in app and then go to town on the kernel modifications/optimizations.
Im using "Watson" from somewhere on here. To be honest, it isnt that helpful, just slightly. I fingd this phone to be plenty snappy.
Maybe you have someyhing on there thats not acging right?
My only beef with this phone is yhat MEMORY. Damn they could have made it with just a tad more.
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I have recently acquired a P9 Plus (Chinese Version) and one of the issues with all of the Android phones sold in China is that they don't have Google services (Google in banned in China because of its refusal to comply with the Chinese internet regulations). There are ways you can install bits and pieces from the Huawei app store but it would be difficult to get all of the Google services together. There are ways already posted on XDA where you can install contact sync and app store one by one, but to me downloading through apkmirror (or any other site) could be a risk since those are uploaded by anonymous users and unless you can decompile the code and try to understand what's in those, it would be difficult to know if the apk is or is not doing something that are not designed for.
This guide assumes that you have unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP on it. Also I am not sure if you need to root the phone (which is pretty much for free once you had TWRP installed) but I had my phone rooted by the time I installed OpenGapps, obviously during this process you would have got the ADB drivers installed.
This process will wipe all user data, so please make sure you do a backup on your phone first.
First step is to download the installer zip to PC (or to SD card, I didn't have a spare SD card so I just download directly to PC), go to http://opengapps.org/, choose ARM64 (I know it is not actually ARM processor but somehow this package works, may be ARM and Kirin have compatible instruction set? That will sure make custom ROM development a lot easier!), 6.0 for OS version and choose the package you would like to have. I used nano but I am sure for other packages would work too.
Now go to TWRP on your phone. If you have downloaded the installer on your SD card you can just do Install -> select the zip and flash. I downloaded to my PC so I have to use the Sideload route, basically go to Advanced -> ADB sideload and simply do adb sideload FILE_NAME.zip (replace FILE_NAME with the actual OpenGapps package name you have downloaded). After that I originally tried to wipe caches and simply reboot but that didn't work for me.
So here is the trick, you will need to wipe Data and Internal Storage as well. I know, this sounds crazy but this is how it worked for me. If you managed to get other combinations to work feel free to suggest here as well.
What I did was I went to Wipe -> Advanced Wipe wiped Cache/Dalvik Cache, Internal Storage and Data (i.e., check everything except System and Micro SDCard) and then did a wipe.
After that, Reboot -> System.
Now once you are done with the set up, you will be greeted with an "uglier" version of the original UI (no fancy gold color!), but guess what, you should be able to see Google Play Store and you should be able to add Google accounts in Settings -> accounts.
For some reason I noticed if you try to add Google accounts you seem to be able to add one only (may be I overlooked something) so what I did was I went to the GMail app then go to Settings -> Add Account and that allows me to add the other Google accounts. Once you add a Google account on the GMail app it should be visible in other Google apps (App Store/Movies/Games, for instance) as well.
Any questions/better ideas feel free to post them below.
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jvelasco said:
CFW: P9Plus B198 ROM Kangvip (excelent ROM!)
With micro opengapps...
Work fine...
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Can you post download link please? I can't download, it is all in Chinese
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jvelasco said:
P9Plus_B198_Kangvip.zip
MD5: 349790fd71aa7b721bf172cfacec3056
For me the most useful of this ROM:
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this rom without google apps
or how we can install google apps
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To all: KangVIP ROMs has tonnes of bloatware in it including something called QiHu360 Browser that can't be removed automatically, please consider this before install the KangVIP ROM.
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zhuanyi said:
If you have read my post above, KangVIP has stuff that can not be removed (not easily at least), the official 198 has none of that.
If you want to post about the KangVIP ROM at least have the decency to start your own thread.
Beyond that, I don't really understand what you are trying to say.
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To foolish words, deaf ears!
zhuanyi said:
I have recently acquired a P9 Plus (Chinese Version) and one of the issues with all of the Android phones sold in China is that they don't have Google services (Google in banned in China because of its refusal to comply with the Chinese internet regulations). There are ways you can install bits and pieces from the Huawei app store but it would be difficult to get all of the Google services together. There are ways already posted on XDA where you can install contact sync and app store one by one, but to me downloading through apkmirror (or any other site) could be a risk since those are uploaded by anonymous users and unless you can decompile the code and try to understand what's in those, it would be difficult to know if the apk is or is not doing something that are not designed for.
This guide assumes that you have unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP on it. Also I am not sure if you need to root the phone (which is pretty much for free once you had TWRP installed) but I had my phone rooted by the time I installed OpenGapps, obviously during this process you would have got the ADB drivers installed.
This process will wipe all user data, so please make sure you do a backup on your phone first.
First step is to download the installer zip to PC (or to SD card, I didn't have a spare SD card so I just download directly to PC), go to http://opengapps.org/, choose ARM64 (I know it is not actually ARM processor but somehow this package works, may be ARM and Kirin have compatible instruction set? That will sure make custom ROM development a lot easier!), 6.0 for OS version and choose the package you would like to have. I used nano but I am sure for other packages would work too.
Now go to TWRP on your phone. If you have downloaded the installer on your SD card you can just do Install -> select the zip and flash. I downloaded to my PC so I have to use the Sideload route, basically go to Advanced -> ADB sideload and simply do adb sideload FILE_NAME.zip (replace FILE_NAME with the actual OpenGapps package name you have downloaded). After that I originally tried to wipe caches and simply reboot but that didn't work for me.
So here is the trick, you will need to wipe Data and Internal Storage as well. I know, this sounds crazy but this is how it worked for me. If you managed to get other combinations to work feel free to suggest here as well.
What I did was I went to Wipe -> Advanced Wipe wiped Cache/Dalvik Cache, Internal Storage and Data (i.e., check everything except System and Micro SDCard) and then did a wipe.
After that, Reboot -> System.
Now once you are done with the set up, you will be greeted with an "uglier" version of the original UI (no fancy gold color!), but guess what, you should be able to see Google Play Store and you should be able to add Google accounts in Settings -> accounts.
For some reason I noticed if you try to add Google accounts you seem to be able to add one only (may be I overlooked something) so what I did was I went to the GMail app then go to Settings -> Add Account and that allows me to add the other Google accounts. Once you add a Google account on the GMail app it should be visible in other Google apps (App Store/Movies/Games, for instance) as well.
Any questions/better ideas feel free to post them below.
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Hie, does re-locking bootloader clear the phone? Just like unlocking
ndiri said:
Hie, does re-locking bootloader clear the phone? Just like unlocking
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I don't think locking does (at least with my experience in using the dload method), however if you want to unlock again later on it will wipe the phone. I'd recommend you to backup the phone before performing any of these actions though.
zhuanyi said:
I don't think locking does (at least with my experience in using the dload method), however if you want to unlock again later on it will wipe the phone. I'd recommend you to backup the phone before performing any of these actions though.
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why is the dload not working in some instances? like on AL10, I cannot perform the dload update method, i have the latest update of emui 5.0 thats why i wanna re-lock then downgrade using hi-suit, then flash twrp and flash the updated version. it sucks,
but maybe you can help me on how to do the dload update.
Welcome to the Mate 20 X GlobAL00ized project. This ROM's goal is to transform your Chinese AL00 into a global device. We accomplish this by magic. What does this do? Well, it enables google location services, google pay, and many other global huawei device features. This was a joint venture between myself, @cflynt, and @antiochasylum. It's about as close to a rebrand as you'll get without an actual "rebrand."
Join our Telegram group:
Everest Dev
Requirements:
TWRP
Know how to boot into TWRP
Recommendations:
Be decrypted
A factory reset for first time users
Magisk installed to recovery_ramdisk
A backup of your system, preload, product, version, and vendor partitions. Not necessary as erecovery can restore your device, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.
Changelog in the second post
Update instructions in third post
Installation steps:
Step 1:
Copy ROM zip to your device.
Step 2:
Boot into TWRP
Step 3:
Factory reset from TWRP if this is your first time flashing.
Step 4:
Install ROM. This will take quite a while (3-5 minutes) to flash, as the system image is over 4GB in size.
Step 5:
Use the "reboot" and "recovery" option in TWRP.
Step 6:
Rejoice!
Credits: @cflynt and @antiochasylum for providing L29 firmware.
Donators and contributors:
@rawaf - support and testing
@VeNuMuS - support and testing
@turilo - support
@ajsmsg78 - ideas and help
@Fatouraee - support and firmware links
@OldDroid - for the amazing EMUI Flasher
Screenshots: ROM screens
Download: Mate 20 X GlobAL00ized ROM v1.6
XDA:DevDB Information
GlobAL00ized ROM, ROM for the Huawei Mate 20 X
Contributors
freeza, cflynt, antiochasylum
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: TWRP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.6
Stable Release Date: 2019-04-01
Created 2019-01-21
Last Updated 2019-04-01
Changelog and other information
Changelog
1.6 (200): This REQUIRES you to be on software version .200 first. See third post for instructions.
4/1/2019
-updated to firmware .200 with March 2019 security patch.
1.5 (198): This REQUIRES you to be on software version .198 first. See third post for instructions.
3/23/2019
-updated to firmware .198 with February 2019 security patch.
1.4 (195): This REQUIRES you to be on software version .195 first. See third post for instructions.
2/5/2019
-really removed stock incallui
-fixed google dialer incallui (spam/blocking/call identify works!)
-updated to firmware .195
Beta 3
1/30/2019
-removed stock incallui
-removed smartmmsplugin
-removed numberidentity
-removed hwrcsservice
-removed hiaction
-removed fastappengine
-removed hwvoipservice
-added forced volte (thanks @Ashish in the telegram group)
-fixed some china xmls
Beta 2: This REQUIRES you to be on software version .185 first. See third post for instructions.
1/24/2019
-Updated ROM to software .185 with January 2019 security patch.
-Updated Phone Manager to match L29 .184 firmware
-Deodexed a few more L29 apks
-Added Google Photos
-Added Huawei Music
-Added Huawei Video
Notes to be aware of
Google Pay does not, nor has ever liked ROOT. Nor do pretty much any pay type apps. So make sure you use Magisk Manager, and click on the 3 lines in the top left corner and select Magisk Hide and scroll down to Google Pay and check that to make sure it is hidden from Root. Otherwise you will run into issue. Someone said they also had to hide Google Services Framework. So you might want to hide that as well. In my tests of using Google Pay, I didn't have to do that, but it isn't gonna hurt anything.
Smart Lock might need you to re-train your voice in order to work on the phone if it recognized you had already trained it from previous devices. My guess is to make sure it is more secure from the phone. So you might go into Google Assistant and do that before setting up Smart Lock as your unlock ability if that is your chosen path.
Updating to the latest version of EMUI Software
This is a tad extensive, but mainly just lots of info to try and answer any questions anyone might have. I promise it is much easier than all the text shows. Just read through it and you will see there really isn't that much to do.
I do recommend, just as a precaution, that you do a full nandroid backup in TWRP before doing any type of update. This just covers bases. If you go into TWRP and select BACKUP and make sure all Partitions are selected and then Swipe to Backup. It will store a full backup of all partitions on your Internal Storage. You can then transfer this over to your PC for safe keeping.
Step 1: Go ahead and download and transfer ALL of the following to your Internal Storage. All files are linked at the bottom of this post except the latest ROM which is in the first post. The latest ROM, the latest Update Full Base Zip, the EMUI Flasher, the Patched TWRP Image and lastly the Current Magisk Recovery Ramdisk Image. You will need all these files here in a bit. I recommend you save the TWRP image as twrp.img for easier use shortly.
Step 2: Next, we want to run the EMUI Flasher from the phone. Make sure you are plugged into Power or the PC via USB. Run the app, it SHOULD prompt you, if this is the first time you have ran the app, to grant ROOT permissions, as well as to download some Asset files. Just select Confirm. IF, it did not. go ahead and exit the app and close it out. Run Magisk first and then hit HOME and run the app again so that it prompts. Next, tap the Select button at the top right for #1 Firmware File, and Allow the permissions to allow it access your file system. Find the update_full_base.zip file you downloaded and transferred to the phone earlier. Tap to select it. You don't need to worry about #2 right now, if they push another patch later, I might update this to observe that. But currently we only have the one push. Now tap the RED Circle at the bottom right with the Down Arrow in it. This will reboot into Recovery and flash the update. NOTE: As soon as it is done Flashing, it will reboot, you will want to be ready to hold the Volume DOWN key to boot into Bootloader Mode.
Step 3: Now that we are in the Bootloader. We want to Flash the TWRP Image over to the Recovery Ramdisk. So type the following:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk
twrp.img
You should get an output similar to the following:
target reported max download size of 471859200 bytes
sending 'recovery_ramdisk' (24956 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.627s]
writing 'recovery_ramdisk'...
OKAY [ 0.175s]
finished. total time: 0.805s
Type:
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fastboot reboot
To reboot the phone, then immediately unplug the USB Cable from the Phone. We want to immediately hold VOLUME UP to boot into TWRP Recovery. Until it says NOW BOOTING.
Step 4: Next we want to flash the current ROM you downloaded earlier. Tap on INSTALL at the top Left. Browse to where you placed the current ROM and tap on it. Swipe to confirm Flash.
Step 5: Now that the ROM has flashed successfully hopefully, we want to go ahead and flash the Magisk Recovery Ramdisk back on the Recovery Ramdisk. Hit BACK to get back to the main menu, tap on INSTALL at the top left, then INSTALL IMAGE at the bottom right. Locate your recovery_ramdiskMagiskAL00.img you downloaded and transferred to your Internal Storage earlier. Tap on it. Now find and tap on Recovery Ramdisk to select it. Lastly, Swipe to confirm Flash.
Step 6: Lastly, we want to put TWRP back on the eRecovery Ramdisk since most likely the Software update overwrote it. Hit BACK till you get back to the main menu, tap on INSTALL at the top left, then INSTALL IMAGE at the bottom right. Locate your twrp.img you downloaded and transferred to your Internal Storage earlier. Tap on it. Now find and tap on eRecovery Ramdisk to select it. Lastly, Swipe to confirm Flash.
That is it, hit BACK to get back to the main menu. Make sure to UNPLUG from any USB Device. Select REBOOT and then REBOOT RECOVERY to boot your system with the Magisk Recovery Ramdisk. It will probably take a little longer the first boot due to the software update and converting some files.
Enjoy the latest software!
Updating to the latest version of EMUI Software w/out using EMUI Flasher
This is for those that seem to have trouble using the EMUI Flasher for whatever reason. It has worked for us as well as many others that have tested it over and over, so not quite sure what the trouble is, but regardless, here is the older style instructions for those that do have difficulties with that flasher. Hopefully it helps ya get things updated that way.
I do recommend, just as a precaution, that you do a full nandroid backup in TWRP before doing any type of update. This just covers bases. If you go into TWRP and select BACKUP and make sure all Partitions are selected and then Swipe to Backup. It will store a full backup of all partitions on your Internal Storage. You can then transfer this over to your PC for safe keeping.
Step 1: Download the latest ROM from the 1st post, the Stock eReocvery, TWRP Image and the Magisk Recovery Ramdisk Image all from the bottom of this post if you don't already have them and transfer them to your Internal Storage. You will also need a copy of the TWRP image wherever you keep your ADB directory for fastboot later.
Step 2: We now want to boot into TWRP to flash the Stock eRecovery. Plug your phone into a USB Device, either PC or Power and Reboot holding the VOLUME UP. KEEP holding even when it prompts for the eRecovery Menu, release when it says it is NOW BOOTING at the bottom.
Once in TWRP, tap on INSTALL at the top left and then INSTALL IMAGE at the bottom right. Locate your Stock eRecovery Image you downloaded and transferred to your Internal Storage earlier and select it. Next, select the eRecovery Ramdisk Partition to restore to. Lastly Swipe to confirm Flash.
Step 3: Now we want to Reboot into the Stock eRecovery, so with your Phone plugged into a USB Device, back out and select REBOOT and SYSTEM, hold VOLUME UP. KEEP holding even when it prompts for the eRecovery Menu, release when it says it is NOW BOOTING at the bottom.
Once in eRecovery. select to Download latest version. It might prompt you to enter your Wifi Credentials. It will possibly prompt about it wiping all your data. From our experience, this has never happened. But good thing you did a backup earlier right!? Once it is done downloading and installing the latest update. It will go through a verification. You obviously will have the time, but just be prepared for when it prompts that it will be rebooting. You will want to then hold the VOLUME DOWN button so that we boot into BOOTLOADER MODE. We need to catch it before the system boots up and re-encrypts the data partition. So just be mindful of the percentage it is at. Then you will have like 10 seconds when it says it will be rebooting. Right when it starts to reboot, hold that VOLUME DOWN until you are in BOOTLOADER MODE.
Step 4: Once in BOOTLOADER MODE, change to your ADB Directory unless you have it set in your path. Now we will want to flash the Magisk Recovery Ramdisk back as well as TWRP to the eRecovery Ramdisk. First, we need to get back into TWRP so type the following:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp.img
This will flash TWRP to the Recovery Ramdisk temporarily. We now need to boot into TWRP so that we can put everything where it belongs. We aren't able to use fastboot to write to eRecovery. So type:
Code:
fastboot reboot
IMMEDIATELY unplug your USB Device and then hold VOLUME UP until it says NOW BOOTING at the bottom. Once in TWRP, tap on INSTALL at the top left and then INSTALL IMAGE at the bottom right. Locate your Magisk Recovery Ramdisk Image you transferred to your Internal Storage and select it. Next, select the Recovery Ramdisk Partition. Lastly, Swipe to confirm Flash. Now hit back, all the way to the menu to be safe. Once again, select INSTALL at the top left and then INSTALL IMAGE at the bottom right. Locate your TWRP Image and select it. Next, select the eRecovery Ramdisk Partition this time. Lastly, Swipe to confirm Flash.
Step 5: Now that Recoveries are where they belong once again, and you are on the current release of software, we need to flash the current ROM you downloaded and transferred to the Internal Storage earlier. Back out to the main menu. Select INSTALL at the top left, locate the ROM you downloaded and select it. Swipe to confirm Flash.
Step 6: If all flashed ok and everything is good, make sure you are unplugged from any USB Device, back out to the main menu and select REBOOT and then REBOOT RECOVERY to boot your device. All should come up as it should.
Huawei Dialer
For those that aren't fans of the Google Dialer, I am not sure why, but whatever floats your boat. Google Dialer has Video, has Spam and Blocking just like the Huawei Dialer does, only thing missing is the Call Recorder option which can be added by 3rd party, and I'd much rather have video capability. Regardless, it was requested. We have included the flash at the bottom. You can flash it in TWRP. Once flashed, you will need to go into SETTINGS and then into APPS and then into DEFAULT APPS, and set your PHONE APP to reflect the proper dialer you wish. The flash actually removes the Google Dialer from the system, but it won't remove any Google updates that have been done, so most likely it will still show up in the system. So just make those changes and it will now be your default dialer for incoming/outgoing. Enjoy. Note: All ROMS will ALWAYS come with the Google Dialer. You will have to flash this ZIP anytime we do a ROM update if you wish to use the Huawei Dialer. Keep that in mind moving forward.
Google Dialer
For those that flashed the Huawei Dialer and wish to return back to the Google Dialer can download the Zip at the bottom of this post. You will flash it the same way as you did the Huawei zip in TWRP. This will remove the Huawei Dialer from your phone and put the Google Dialer back in the system. It should become your default, but just in case any updates happened that downloaded anything out of our control you can double check your default apps. Go into SETTINGS and then into APPS and then into DEFAULT APPS, and set your PHONE APP to reflect the proper dialer, in case 2 show up there. Note: You will only need to flash this if you are wanting to return to the Google Dialer from flashing the Huawei Dialer. All ROMS come with the Google Dialer and always will. So this is the only time you will have to mess with it.
Downloads
TWRP-3.2.1-0 for Mate 20X
Magisk Recovery Ramdisk
EMUI Flasher v1.0 Courtesy of @OldDroid from the Mate 20 Pro Forum. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/how-to/guide-manual-updating-firmware-t3893171
Stock eRecovery Ramdisk
Stock Recovery Ramdisk
Huawei Dialer
Google Dialer
Best rom to best phone from best dev freeza
Running great bro. Good work
Great job guys!!!
Now I really need to get an unlock code.
Sweeeeeeettt! Nicely done fellas. Just need to get unlock code now.
Can people who have installed this confirm that notifications are working properly or do we need to go through the multiple steps to disable smart notifications, lock the app, etc, etc...
I can confirm even with the modified ROM, googlepay does not work for me. My american express won't confirm. I'm in Canada for reference and the same card works on my L29 phone. Also, using the A&W (fast food franchise) app won't load coupons because it thinks I'm not in the area even though I granted the app permission to locations.
n1tro said:
Can people who have installed this confirm that notifications are working properly or do we need to go through the multiple steps to disable smart notifications, lock the app, etc, etc...
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I haven't disabled anything and get notifications all day long. But it is possible you will still have to do the usual power management notifications, we can't do that for you. That is gonna be an app per app thing. But all my typical notifications like messaging, hangouts, etc have all come through without modification.
I can confirm even with the modified ROM, googlepay does not work for me. My american express won't confirm. I'm in Canada for reference and the same card works on my L29 phone. Also, using the A&W (fast food franchise) app won't load coupons because it thinks I'm not in the area even though I granted the app permission to locations.
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I don't have an American Express, nor do I live in Canada, but it added and confirmed my Visa card without issue, and I even sent a test transaction with no issue. I don't personally use Google Pay, so I haven't taken it to a store to make a purchase, but I can only assume that if it sends transactions after the confirmation, that it works fine. Did you actually use Magisk Hide and hide the app? It is an app that won't like root.
does this need the unlocked bootloader?
Kurocham said:
does this need the unlocked bootloader?
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Yes it does
cflynt said:
I haven't disabled anything and get notifications all day long. But it is possible you will still have to do the usual power management notifications, we can't do that for you. That is gonna be an app per app thing. But all my typical notifications like messaging, hangouts, etc have all come through without modification.
I don't have an American Express, nor do I live in Canada, but it added and confirmed my Visa card without issue, and I even sent a test transaction with no issue. I don't personally use Google Pay, so I haven't taken it to a store to make a purchase, but I can only assume that if it sends transactions after the confirmation, that it works fine. Did you actually use Magisk Hide and hide the app? It is an app that won't like root.
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I did some more tinkering and got Google pay working. Before doing anything, I enabled magisk hide on Google services framework before trying to enable the cards. Got confirmation this time.
Still can't get A&W app to find me. It thinks I'm on the west coast for some reason.
where I can buy the unlock bootloader, where is the cheapest web to buy it
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https://ministryofsolutions.com/huawei-bootloader-unlock-service-all-new-models-new-firmwares
I tried to buy unlock code here but the sellers told me "New models not possible to unlock". No unlock code for my mate 20x evr-al00. I need help please
Working good here... Thank you!
where I can buy a unlock code please? I have EVR-AL00
Kurocham said:
where I can buy a unlock code please? I have EVR-AL00
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There are many threads on the general section of this forum as to where to purchase a code. This is a ROM thread not an unlocking thread. :good:
First, thanks for getting this out!!! Everything is working so far for me. Anyway to remove the Chinese below the time/date on the lock screen?
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First, thanks for getting this out!!! Everything is working so far for me. Anyway to remove the Chinese below the time/date on the lock screen?
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The Chinese text on the lock screen is due to the preloaded themes magazine unlock comes with. In the new ROM magazine unlock isn't present so no Chinese text should appear. Did you format data in TWRP when installing or just wiped system?
VeNuMuS said:
The Chinese text on the lock screen is due to the preloaded themes magazine unlock comes with. In the new ROM magazine unlock isn't present so no Chinese text should appear. Did you format data in TWRP when installing or just wiped system?
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I definitely did a format... I had to type "yes" to perform the format. Is there a way to remove magazine unlock without formatting and installing the rom again?
Note app
Thanks for this. It is smooth. However, I bought the M-Pen and now the note app that comes up at the home screen is now gone. Can someone help with the apk? Thanks.