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Updated for more serious reference. Hope this info helps you!
Procedure:
Once you have updated to Nougat, you would have to unlock your bootloader
The APK that unlock the bootloader works (Even though is marked as M version). (Remember that this will wipe your device!) For ULBL -> Version UnlockTool_2017_0803(android M) (FROM ASUS) https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/HelpDesk_Download/
Zenfone will reboot and you will able to see a new splash screen that informs you that your device is unlocked giving you boot options Don't press anything. (You will see this everytime you reboot). The next screen will show an erase process. Phone will reboot.
Once booted enable developer options and adb via usb.
You can find TWRP builds right here: https://mega.nz/#F!p90wgAaY!l1JbJilmAUEKTKWu43pT9w (Special thanks to: @shakalaca) Use the latest one.
Go to fastboot mode and install TWRP. (fastboot flash recovery (nameoffile).img)
Let fastboot do it's magic, once you finish press volume buttons till you find reboot recovery press power button to select. It will boot again to the first splash. Do not press anything, let it work. It will boot TWRP in a whistle.
Once in TWRP make a backup. You know it's necessary, and will save your ass in case of a softbrick.
Flash latest magisk (Current Ver: 13.3) Magisk thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Reboot, check drawer for magisk manager, magisk and root should be enabled.
Voila. Safetynet test passed :good:
what version was twrp are you using and what steps did you take to get magisk to work.
smariob said:
So today finally I got my Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom. I couldn't contain myself to start playing with it.
My very first surprise was that the phone requested for an update. I've done it. I ended with a stock 7.1.1 AZ3Z.
This is my experience:
The APK that let you unlock bootloader works. (Remember that this will wipe your device)
After auto reboot I cheched safetynet. At this point test failed (Little bit obvious)
I was able to go to fastboot mode and install TWRP (The same you can find right here at the forum)
Let fastboot do it's magic, press volume buttons till you find reboot recovery. It will boot TWRP in a whistle.
Once in TWRP I made a backup. You know if necessary.
The next step was a crossfinger procedure. Just flashed latest magisk Beta (13)
Reboted checked for magisk manager on drawer.
It was there and root also. Enabled magiskhide, and voila. Safetynet test passed :good:
Hope this Info help you.
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Do you know if this works with Android Pay?
magicmanfk said:
Do you know if this works with Android Pay?
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It should work with it, im able to login intoy bank account with no problem with this method, I will give it a try for you though.
mr573162 said:
what version was twrp are you using and what steps did you take to get magisk to work.
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magicmanfk said:
Do you know if this works with Android Pay?
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It's twrp 3.1.0
It should work as it passes CTS profile and Basic Integrity I can't test it myself because I live in Mexico and Android Pay is not avialable here yet.
Will edit OP
Just a question as I'm having difficulty booting into TWRP.
My device is unlocked and when flashing TWRP using the command "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" and trying to boot into it nothing happens other than my device going into the bootloader. I have tried flashing both the most recent TWRP 3.1.1 and 3.1.0 yet I keep on coming to the same problem. Can anyone provide help? thanks in advance.
GarGarStinks said:
Just a question as I'm having difficulty booting into TWRP.
My device is unlocked and when flashing TWRP using the command "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" and trying to boot into it nothing happens other than my device going into the bootloader. I have tried flashing both the most recent TWRP 3.1.1 and 3.1.0 yet I keep on coming to the same problem. Can anyone provide help? thanks in advance.
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Everytime you reboot the pone starts into boot loader. It has a countdown to boot into whatever is commanded.
Once you flashed succesfully the recovery img you just have to select option to boot recovery with vol keys and power.
Phone will reboot into bootloader agin let it boot on contdown (don't press any key)
Then it will boot into twrp.
Hello, on nougat i am trying to install the twrp, I downloaded the official bootloader release program (after installing the message "unlocked device") but trying to install the twrp via fastboot me by an error message. ... but I think the problem is the unlocking of the bootloader (if I turn the ze553kl in fastboot mode I see my device is "locked") ... there is another version of the bootloader release software? The one available on asus site would look for android M ... maybe there is one for Nougat? Thanxs
Wop. I used the M version apk on Nougat. It worked with no issues, the unlock of boot loader is successful when all the content of your smartphone is wiped.
For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg77b8o8Jk4 Min 1:29
Thank you! But running the software, does not run any wipe, it only displays an "unlocked" message without having to restart anything else. I also tried to make a "factory reset" and repeat lab process but the result does not change ...
TWRP tip!!
smariob said:
Go to fastboot mode and install TWRP. You can find TWRP and how to install it right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3-zoom/how-to/twrp-zenfone-3-zoom-t3624551
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If you follow that link and flash the recommended version, TWRP might load upside down and mirrored, impossible to use. I flashed the latest version from the MEGA link (3.1.1) and it was back to normal. Just a head's up for future reference, you might want to update your post.
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smariob said:
Go to fastboot mode and install TWRP. You can find TWRP and how to install it right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3-zoom/how-to/twrp-zenfone-3-zoom-t3624551
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If you follow that link and flash the recommended version, TWRP might load upside down and mirrored, impossible to use. I flashed the latest version from the MEGA link (3.1.1) and it was back to normal. Just a head's up for future reference, you might want to update your post.
Updated, never had mirror issues but is always better to have latest recovery.
Edit. Jimbo, I got an anwer from the source it notes: "please use 'fastboot flash recovery' instead of 'fastboot boot' to avoid up side down screen"
I've also tried installing from scratch with Asus flash tool, but I still can not unlock bootloader ... Anyone know if there is also an unofficial method for unlocking the bootloader?
@bizzino what model of Z3Z are you using?
Maybe Unlock bootloader app is intended for specific models... Let me do a little bit of research
Double posted... (Don't know for what reason this is happenning)
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@bizzino what model of Z3Z are you using?
Maybe Unlock bootloader app is intended for specific models... Let me do a little bit of research
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Ze553kl. WW_Z01H
bizzino said:
Ze553kl. WW_Z01H
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Couldn't find another unlock tool than 2017_0803 ...
What info gives you fastboot mode?
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Couldn't find another unlock tool than 2017_0803 ...
What info gives you fastboot mode?
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Locked
Works just fine, thank you
But how would I go about setting the phone back to stock if needed in the future? (Removing Magisk, and replacing TWRP with the original recovery software).
@bizzino No news for you i wasn't able to find more info I'm sorry. Maybe change it for warranty? @subsector you should flash original recovery via fastboot and then sideload the stock rom
Last updated May 2020
Keeping it short. This is a simple way to root your device. You will need a computer and a data cable for this.
Objectives :
Have root using Magisk
Be able to install OTA from the settings without bootloops
Avoid boot loop
Very important :
This will work with ANY Xiaomi phone, and should work with ANY ANDROID phone as well. The difference between phones would be in where you can get your boot image from.
Your phone has to have an unlocked bootloader
Your phone has to have stock recovery. TWRP WILL cause bootloop for root and/or OTA updates from system.
I like to have root with magisk and don't want to install TWRP because I want to be able to install OTA from system without boot loops. This guide will help you achieve this with ease.
Steps:
Download the ROM full zip file. This could be the ROM ALREADY installed on your phone or you are updating your phone to it. Here is a video of one way to get your ROM file.
https://youtu.be/KsxHial1v1U
Open the file and extract "boot.img" on your phone or Computer.
Move the boot.img file to your phone
Download and install the latest Magisk official manager app from here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/manager-v7.4.0/MagiskManager-v7.4.0.apk
Open Magisk manager and click install then "select and patch a file" like in this video
https://youtu.be/USHcCMYlexM
Copy the Patched image from the download folder to your computer adb/fastboot folder
Reboot your phone into fastboot (press and hold power and vol down) and connect it to the computer
Flash that patches image file using fastboot
fastboot flash boot magisk_patched.img
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fastboot reboot
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Open Magisk manager and complete the installation if needed. The app will prompt you for action.
Enjoy
Update May 2020
Hello again,
Sorry for being away for so long. Here are some of the things I have noticed people are confused with and need to make them clear:
This method works for ANY Android phone. As long as you have the Correct boot.img and can unlock the bootloader
MAKE SURE 100% you have the correct boot.img file for your CURRENT ROM
MAKE 100% SURE, the boot.img file you get from the FULL ROM zip file, not an OTA update zip file
Make sure you check the date and time of the "magisk_patched.img" file to make sure that is the one you made
Make sure you use the LATEST magisk manager
Make sure you open magisk after flashing the magisk_patched.img as boot image. Magisk manager will tell you if there is another step needed, just click yes and it will be done in seconds
Make sure to enable "Hide Magisk" to allow you to have your BANK apps working as well as security checks
If any app you use gives you an error "YOU ARE Rooted bla bla bla" Use magisk manager to hide the root for this specific app (in the settings)
That's all I can remember, good luck
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Kiwironic said:
Keeping it short. This is a simple way to root your device. You will need a computer and a data cable for this.
Steps:
Download the ROM full zip file. This could be the ROM ALREADY installed on your phone or you are updating your phone to it. Here is a video of one way to get your ROM file.
Open the file and extract "boot.img" on your phone or Computer.
Move the boot.img file to your phone
Download and install the latest Magisk official manager app from here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/manager-v7.4.0/MagiskManager-v7.4.0.apk
Open Magisk manager and click install then "select and patch a file" like in this video
Copy the Patched image from the download folder to your computer adb/fastboot folder
Reboot your phone into fastboot (press and hold power and vol down) and connect it to the computer
Flash that patches image file using fastboot
Open Magisk manager and complete the installation if needed. The app will prompt you for action.
Enjoy
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After fastboot flash, reboot, open magisk manager, tap INSTALL beside "magisk is up to date". Then select direct install; reboot.
Works on MIUI 11.0.2; davinciin. ??
I know that when I unlock the bootloader,the phone is going to reset...but,is it going to happen immediately or after that 168 hours of waiting?
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi 9T using XDA Labs
welder73 said:
I know that when I unlock the bootloader,the phone is going to reset...but,is it going to happen immediately or after that 168 hours of waiting?
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi 9T using XDA Labs
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People report different amounts of wait time, depends on the mi account I think
welder73 said:
I know that when I unlock the bootloader,the phone is going to reset...but,is it going to happen immediately or after that 168 hours of waiting?
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi 9T using XDA Labs
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Phone is reset when the bootloader is unlocked, not before/during the waiting time.
Can do with locked bootloader?
Micdu70 said:
Phone is reset when the bootloader is unlocked, not before/during the waiting time.
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Thank you man :good:
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Cabeção-Flu said:
Can do with locked bootloader?
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No, bootloader has to be unlocked.
@Kiwironic followed your guide and worked very well, although I had to wipe data through the stock recovery to get the phone to boot, I believe that's just how newer Xiaomi phones work. I do have one question though, now that I'm rooted with stock recovery, would I be able to install OTA updates? I'm assuming I would of course lose root and have to redo the process from scratch if that's the case.
Lazer Bear said:
@Kiwironic followed your guide and worked very well, although I had to wipe data through the stock recovery to get the phone to boot, I believe that's just how newer Xiaomi phones work. I do have one question though, now that I'm rooted with stock recovery, would I be able to install OTA updates? I'm assuming I would of course lose root and have to redo the process from scratch if that's the case.
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I had root on MIUI10 and updated the ROM to MIUI11 then did my root again the way mentioned and did NOT have to wipe. You can get OTA anyway, it will try the update first, it will fail, then it download and install a full ROM zip automatically. You have to wait for it to do that twice, that's all. The first boot after the update takes some time.
@Kiwironic First, thank you so your simple guide!
Can this cause bootloop on my device? If yes, can I simply flash the original boot.img to boot without any data loss?
Also another question: my device is rootless and bootloader unlocked, so my Google Pay doesn't work. When installing Magisk it goes back to work immediately or I have to do something to work?
kryzeK said:
@Kiwironic First, thank you so your simple guide!
Can this cause bootloop on my device? If yes, can I simply flash the original boot.img to boot without any data loss?
Also another question: my device is rootless and bootloader unlocked, so my Google Pay doesn't work. When installing Magisk it goes back to work immediately or I have to do something to work?
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If you flash the full rom, chances of bootloop is minimal. And should have stock experience except for being unlocked.
I got bootloop, using indian global V11.0.2.0.
After flashing patched boot, it gets bootloop recovery, only way is to wipe all data and reboot
After booting up and opeing magisk it shows a recommendation to install some ZIP
Accepting the recommendation results in bootloop,
Rejecting the recommendation and trying to Install > Direct Install results in bootloop as well
Posted a thread with this issue here
stone_henge said:
I got bootloop, using indian global V11.0.2.0.
After flashing patched boot, it gets bootloop recovery, only way is to wipe all data and reboot
After booting up and opeing magisk it shows a recommendation to install some ZIP
Accepting the recommendation results in bootloop,
Rejecting the recommendation and trying to Install > Direct Install results in bootloop as well
Posted a thread with this issue here
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This
I got the exact same issue, every time it asked me to install additional zip files it went into recovery immediately after booting up.
Anyone know why this happened?
oblyvision said:
This
I got the exact same issue, every time it asked me to install additional zip files it went into recovery immediately after booting up.
Anyone know why this happened?
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Do you have stock recovery or TWRP? Which version of Magisk are you using?
I have patched my boot stock image, installed full ROM, then flashed the patched boot image. Magisk did not show any recommendation installation.
There are a few guides online on how to deal with Magisk Bootloop without the need to wipe data.
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Do you have stock recovery or TWRP? Which version of Magisk are you using?
I have patched my boot stock image, installed full ROM, then flashed the patched boot image. Magisk did not show any recommendation installation.
There are a few guides online on how to deal with Magisk Bootloop without the need to wipe data.
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TWRP 3.3.1-8, magisk 20.1
Patching boot image with magisk wasn't a problem. The Superuser itself works normally, module doesn't. The magisk manager suggested to download additional files for the magisk to be working properly.
I'm on MIUI 11.0.1 Global
Was TWRP the cause in the fist place?
oblyvision said:
TWRP 3.3.1-8, magisk 20.1
Patching boot image with magisk wasn't a problem. The Superuser itself works normally, module doesn't. The magisk manager suggested to download additional files for the magisk to be working properly.
I'm on MIUI 11.0.1 Global
Was TWRP the cause in the fist place?
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On first installation MM asks to download what it needs e.g. to verify SafetyNet. Allow and there is no problem about. TWRP is generally not needed to install Magisk. Things are documented in Magisk guides
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/
https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/HomePage
oblyvision said:
TWRP 3.3.1-8, magisk 20.1
Patching boot image with magisk wasn't a problem. The Superuser itself works normally, module doesn't. The magisk manager suggested to download additional files for the magisk to be working properly.
I'm on MIUI 11.0.1 Global
Was TWRP the cause in the fist place?
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Yes, as the title suggests "without TWRP". The reason is, you cannot install OTA and magisk easily without using the stock recovery. Any attempt to update OTA or use any recovery script on the phone will result in a boot loop.
The solution to get out of the boot loop is simple. Actually a couple of solutions.
One, flash your stock recovery, or
Two, flash a full ROM that includes the stock recovery.
No need to wipe data
That's the only reason I made this post and the other about OTA on root. I don't like to use TWRP because I want OTA install without boot loop. At the same time I want root. Hence the solutions I provided
Kiwironic said:
Yes, as the title suggests "without TWRP". The reason is, you cannot install OTA and magisk easily without using the stock recovery. Any attempt to update OTA or use any recovery script on the phone will result in a boot loop.
The solution to get out of the boot loop is simple. Actually a couple of solutions.
One, flash your stock recovery, or
Two, flash a full ROM that includes the stock recovery.
No need to wipe data
That's the only reason I made this post and the other about OTA on root. I don't like to use TWRP because I want OTA install without boot loop. At the same time I want root. Hence the solutions I provided
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I've tried flashing magisk via recovery and didn't work, the same bootloop. Here's the thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-9t/how-to/guide-miui-11-v11-0-1-0-pfjmixm-rooted-t3997299
I thought this might be a working alternative.
Gotta try installing magisk with stock recovery then, and if it still didn't work, well, more research for me..
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I've tried flashing magisk via recovery and didn't work, the same bootloop. Here's the thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-9t/how-to/guide-miui-11-v11-0-1-0-pfjmixm-rooted-t3997299
I thought this might be a working alternative.
Gotta try installing magisk with stock recovery then, and if it still didn't work, well, more research for me..
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You have to understand the requirements :
- stock recovery
- install magisk manager app
- patch the boot image for your stock ROM (same version on your phone)
- flash that Patched boot image.
- reboot
- done, that's magisk installed
Unlocking Bootloader1. Make sure you have a sim and active mobile data. Then go to about phone tap build number 7-8 times. After that go to advanced settings > developer options > turn on OEM unlocking and then check if this device is secure and click add account and device.
2. Download Mi unlock tool from here. Extract it and paste it in C:/unlock. or else your device won't be recognized for unlocking.
3. Open Mi unlock tool and then enter the Mi account which was on your device. Put your device in fastboot mode by pressing vol- and power and then connect to PC. Press unlock and if it tells you to wait you have no other option but to wait. If your mi flash tool shows connect your device even after you have connected it. Follow this guide here.
4. After you have unlocked your bootloader reboot your phone.
Flashing TWRP and Rooting via magisk
1. Download this TWRP image here. Thanks to the original developer mauronofrio.
2. Download adb and fastboot tools here and install it.
3. Now put your phone in fastboot mode and connect it with your pc. Now where you have downloaded the TWRP file rename it to TWRP.img and open a CMD window there if you don't know how just google.
4. Type the following commands
1. fastboot devices
2. fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img
3. fastboot reboot recovery.
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5. Your phone will boot into TWRP now. But TWRP will be overwritten by stock miui recovery to stop that you need to flash Magisk. Download this zip move it to internal storage then flash by tapping on install and swipe to flash. Reboot your device. Reboot to recovery again to check if TWRP is present.
Now your device is rooted
OR
Flash latest OrangeFox Recovery if you don't want magisk.
Flashing A rom
1. Download.
2. Flash.
3 Format Data.
Done
Feel free to ask any questions. And don't point a finger at me for messing your device.
My mi unlock tool says can't get info. I using Indian version miui 12
Thanks for the useful guide. I have a quick question, does this works with MIUI 12?
igeekyayush said:
My mi unlock tool says can't get info. I using Indian version miui 12
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Sorry for late reply. Have you installed the drivers correctly? Try using another port in your pc or use this mi unlock tool version zip
Doombuggie85 said:
Thanks for the useful guide. I have a quick question, does this works with MIUI 12?
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Yes, it does.
hello,
thanks for the reply sir. yes i've tired changing port, pc everything. today i've factory reset my phone and added mi account and now i'm getting 7 days wait time. let's see now
LoadOP2 said:
Sorry for late reply. Have you installed the drivers correctly? Try using another port in your pc or use this mi unlock tool version zip
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igeekyayush said:
hello,
thanks for the reply sir. yes i've tired changing port, pc everything. today i've factory reset my phone and added mi account and now i'm getting 7 days wait time. let's see now
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Okay keep the sim inserted and use the device for 7 days. And if it doesn't work try using older version of unlock tool.
Hi there!
Silly question: is it possible to install TWRP but keep the official ROM? (phone is unlocked)
_benedict_ said:
Hi there!
Silly question: is it possible to install TWRP but keep the official ROM? (phone is unlocked)
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Flashing a custom rom is optional. You don't NEED to flash a rom to get TWRP...
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I've unlocked the bootloader using the unlock tool and waited for 7 days,
But i rooted the device using a different method where i patched a boot.img and flashed that to the device.
Will this method still work for me as I'm already rooted but just want TWRP so i can flash other ROMs.. The post says you have to flash magisk from the (temporary) TWRP for the TWRP to stay as the recovery..
Will the magisk on my phone and the magisk installed here collide?
I just want TWRP so i can switch to a custom rom, so any input is appreciated!!
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Hi there!
Silly question: is it possible to install TWRP but keep the official ROM? (phone is unlocked)
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Skip the flashing a rom part and you will be good to go.
But i rooted the device using a different method where i patched a boot.img and flashed that to the device.
Will this method still work for me as I'm already rooted but just want TWRP so i can flash other ROMs.. The post says you have to flash magisk from the (temporary) TWRP for the TWRP to stay as the recovery..
Will the magisk on my phone and the magisk installed here collide?
I just want TWRP so i can switch to a custom rom, so any input is appreciated!!
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You can flash twrp and then check if it persists. If not flash magisk again their is no thing as magisk colliding lol. Just make sure you flash a newer version. And if nothing works flash stock rom and then twrp.
If you have the stock boot IMG flash it and then intsall twrp and magisk.
smsry said:
Flashing a custom rom is optional. You don't NEED to flash a rom to get TWRP...
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Skip the flashing a rom part and you will be good to go.
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Haha, makes sense! Thank you for your answers
Nevermind.. i got it to work pretty easily..
I have twrp on this device and Pixel Experience ROM and it's working all fine..
But there's this one thing where when booting to recovery, it asks me to input a password for User(0) when i try to input anything it says password failed..
From reading the log, it says it's for decrypting data(8f I'm not mistaken)
Is this important? Do i need to decrypt it?
Currently the ROM works fine with no errors, so I'm not gonna bother, but would still like to know what this "decrypting" thing is..
smsry said:
Nevermind.. i got it to work pretty easily..
I have twrp on this device and Pixel Experience ROM and it's working all fine..
But there's this one thing where when booting to recovery, it asks me to input a password for User(0) when i try to input anything it says password failed..
From reading the log, it says it's for decrypting data(8f I'm not mistaken)
Is this important? Do i need to decrypt it?
Currently the ROM works fine with no errors, so I'm not gonna bother, but would still like to know what this "decrypting" thing is..
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Yes, If you use a lock screen enter that password it will be decrypted. You will have to format data if you decide to flash any other rom anyway.
flashed twrp but not able to boot into recovery.
igeekyayush said:
flashed twrp but not able to boot into recovery.
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There can be many reasons for that. Please tell me the error or what's actually happening. Then only I can be of help.
Sir ive used xiaomi flashtool v2 after that and it worked. Thanks sir. After that i updated to latest twrp from that chinese one.
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There can be many reasons for that. Please tell me the error or what's actually happening. Then only I can be of help.
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Joyeuse
Hello, Does it work for Joyeuse (European version)?
The name of TWRP says Curtana -Unified
rfguy said:
Hello, Does it work for Joyeuse (European version)?
The name of TWRP says Curtana -Unified
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Yes Unified means all Snapdragon 720g Devices which include Joyeuse, Curtana, Gram, Excalibur.
Hey buddy, thank you for this quick step-by-step guide. I flash ROMs since 2012 and you know what? It helped me the same. Having all stuff needed for go from stock to custom concentrated in one place (plus some useful tip like the Magisk flash at the end) it's always useful and time-saving. Thank you
2 Micro-notes about fastboot btw:
- write 'fastboot (with lowered 'f'): it may confuse some newbie
- it's 'reboot' instead of 'boot'
Is there Anyone who Successfully Unlocked the Bootloader and Installed magisk on
SM-526B/DS?
Successfully Unlocking the Bootloader and Installing magisk would be awesome maybe some day.
I just successfully installed Magisk using the standard patch AP method on my SM-A526B/DS
Wow good to know.
I wonder how soon before we can do this on the SM-A526U.
Ryola said:
I just successfully installed Magisk using the standard patch AP method on my SM-A526B/DS
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Any pointers to how to perform the unlocking of bootloader and Magisk install ?
Recently moved from Moto X4 to Samsung A52 5G.
shindeashish said:
Any pointers to how to perform the unlocking of bootloader and Magisk install ?
Recently moved from Moto X4 to Samsung A52 5G.
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This will erase your phone's data so backup first
This will trip knox and prevent alot of samsung apps working
Unlocking Bootloader
1. Enable OEM unlocking in developer options
2. Turn phone off
3. Plug a usb into pc but not phone
4. Hold vol up and down and plug usb into phone
5. Wait for green screen and follow instructions to unlock bootloader (as follows)
5.5. Long press vol up on green screen then press vol up again
Installing magisk
1. Download your firmware from the internet
2. Extract the AP tar.md5 file
3. Place file on root of phone
4. Download and install Magisk (I used Canary)
5. Make sure connected to internet
6. Open Magisk and press the top install (Manager not the app install)
7. Select Install > Select and Patch a File and select the AP file you put on the phone
8. Wait for it to patch and create a new file
9. Find the new file, usually called magisk_patched in your downloads folder, but Magisk would have said what and where on the patching screen when done
10. In Odin flash this new AP file
11. If needed reinstall Magisk app, open it and let it update
To get saftey net to pass I had to use The universal saftey net magisk module found somewhere on this site. I can find it later if needed
Those are the steps I did, hope it helps
There seems to be no way to unlock the bootloader on the SM-A526U.
Everything I tried fails.
When you enable developer options on this model (SM-A526U) the unlock for the bootloader is non existent.
sparkyslots said:
There seems to be now way to unlock the bootloader on the SM-A526U.
Everything I tried fails.
When you enable developer options on this model (SM-A526U) the unlock for the bootloader is non existent.
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You mean there is no unlock OEM option on your model?
Ryola said:
You mean there is no unlock OEM option on your model?
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Correct, there is no OEM unlock option for the SM-A526U.
Ryola said:
This will erase your phone's data so backup first
This will trip knox and prevent alot of samsung apps working
Unlocking Bootloader
1. Enable OEM unlocking in developer options
2. Turn phone off
3. Plug a usb into pc but not phone
4. Hold vol up and down and plug usb into phone
5. Wait for green screen and follow instructions to unlock bootloader (as follows)
5.5. Long press vol up on green screen then press vol up again
Installing magisk
1. Download your firmware from the internet
2. Extract the AP tar.md5 file
3. Place file on root of phone
4. Download and install Magisk (I used Canary)
5. Make sure connected to internet
6. Open Magisk and press the top install (Manager not the app install)
7. Select Install > Select and Patch a File and select the AP file you put on the phone
8. Wait for it to patch and create a new file
9. Find the new file, usually called magisk_patched in your downloads folder, but Magisk would have said what and where on the patching screen when done
10. In Odin flash this new AP file
11. If needed reinstall Magisk app, open it and let it update
To get saftey net to pass I had to use The universal saftey net magisk module found somewhere on this site. I can find it later if needed
Those are the steps I did, hope it helps
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Thanks. Will try these out.
Where to find the firmware?
shindeashish said:
Thanks. Will try these out.
Where to find the firmware?
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I usually use either sammobile or samfw
sparkyslots said:
Correct, there is no OEM unlock option for the SM-A526U.
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Reading in to it who is your service provider? Is it T-Mobile? Regardless,it seems your phone needs to either be unlocked by them or a 3rd party. Or you can try to call them and convince them you need the OEM unlock button for work purposes.
sparkyslots said:
Correct, there is no OEM unlock option for the SM-A526U.
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If you just bought your phone then wait 7 days
thinhhdk said:
If you just bought your phone then wait 7 days
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This is incorrect. U.S. phones have their bootloaders hard locked and needs paid service to get it unlocked.
ShaDisNX255 said:
This is incorrect. U.S. phones have their bootloaders hard locked and needs paid service to get it unlocked.
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i ment global varients
Ryola said:
To get saftey net to pass I had to use The universal saftey net magisk module found somewhere on this site. I can find it later if needed
Those are the steps I did, hope it helps
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Hello, I success to install Magisk et pass SafetyNet, but I have now 2 problems:
- Impossible to initiate Samsung Health, i got message :
unable to configure an application:
service temporarily unavailable. try again later (0x0700030)
- when I try to configure biometric verification for Verisure application, validation after input sécurity code never end.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance.
thinhhdk said:
i ment global varients
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Yeah, but the model " SM-A526U" is U.S. variant. Those cannot be unlocked by normal means.
Arobase40 said:
You have to activate the Magisk Hide option in the settings, then hide Health app and Health service.
You may have to hide other app if you want other functionalities such as Secure Folder or others...
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Thanks, but Health is hidden et health service not in list to hide,
Hello,
There's new firmware :
And I want to know if I have to uninstall magisk or if I can flash direct with Odin and after patch again AP file?
Is phone erased after that?
Thanks for reponse.
Coyotte67 said:
Hello,
There's new firmware :
And I want to know if I have to uninstall magisk or if I can flash direct with Odin and after patch again AP file?
Is phone erased after that?
Thanks for reponse.
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Ok so the way I updated it without wiping, although no guarantees as I am no expert with this stuff;
Note. I did disable all of my magisk modules 1st, not sure if that's a requirement, doubt it but I did it anyway
1. Manually download latest firmware
2. Extract the boot file from the AP rar
3. Convert it to a tar file
4. Patch the new boot file in Magisk
5. With Odin install all files but use Home_csc instead of just normal csc
6. wait for phone to reboot, it will say wiping for like half a second and then boot loop to a wipe data screen, don't wipe data!
7. Hard turn the phone off and re enter download mode
8. With odin patch the magisk boot file you made earlier.
9. It should now boot and upgrade
Hi,
I have been using my p20lite with unlocked bootloader (via dcunlocker), twrp recovery and magisk for root access for quite a while. Then, magisk updated itself to the new system, and because i had to hide magisk to get banking working, somehow root is completely b0rked now, and magisk just doesnt work. Whenver an app needs secure, unrooted access to install, it says my device is rooted, yes whenever an app needs rooted access (like backup app) its complains about the system being unrooted.
Does anyone have suggestions to how to regain or reinstate default bootloader/recovery to erase magisk, or completely wipe the phone, WITHOUT losing unlocked bootloader? AFAIK, getting bootloader unlocked is nigh on impossible these days....
I've searched and searched and my google-fu - or lack hereof - hasn't been able come up with solid advice!
Thanks in advance!
The bootloader state is largely separate from software issues. I am not familiar with this particular device, but the principles remain the same.
Does Magisk report "Installer's and Ramdisk: "Yes"? If so, try this:
- Use Complete Uninstall in Magisk to remove and clean up the Magisk installation. Allow it to reboot your device.
- Your device will boot without root. If you have custom recovery, just reboot to recovery and reflash Magisk. If not, install Magisk, patch the boot image, then reboot to bootloader and flash the patched image.
Hope this helps.
madgabz said:
how to regain or reinstate default bootloader/recovery to erase magisk,
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Are you on EMUI 9.1? Then simply flash stock recovery_ramdisk (in fastboot mode or in TWRP), download Here
madgabz said:
completely wipe the phone, WITHOUT losing unlocked bootloader
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madgabz said:
(via dcunlocker
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so you have BL unlocked code, right? This code is permanent, so you can unlock the bootloader whenever needed.
madgabz said:
completely wipe the phone
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Via eRecovery & Wi-Fi .
V0latyle said:
The bootloader state is largely separate from software issues. I am not familiar with this particular device, but the principles remain the same.
Does Magisk report "Installer's and Ramdisk: "Yes"? If so, try this:
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Nope, only Ramdisk, Installed/A/B, SAR all says: N/A or No
V0latyle said:
- Use Complete Uninstall in Magisk to remove and clean up the Magisk installation. Allow it to reboot your device.
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I have Magisk app version 23, there is NO uninstall function/menu anywhere.
V0latyle said:
- Your device will boot without root. If you have custom recovery, just reboot to recovery and reflash Magisk. If not, install Magisk, patch the boot image, then reboot to bootloader and flash the patched image.
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I guess, I'll have to extract the current bootimage... any smart way of doing it?
V0latyle said:
Hope this helps.
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Just getting an answer from you made my day ) Thank You very much!!!