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Earlier I posted about how to un-root the 3G Slide and go back to the latest 2.2.1 RUU from HTC. Big mistake -- who knew it would be so flipping hard to go back to rooted? My problem was, the WiFi in CM7.2 stable for this phone was terrible! But being confined to an un-rooted stock phone was worse. After doing the below, I flashed the latest radio, and put the latest nightly on the phone for CM7.2 and it's a little better, but still loses connection fairly often FYI - if anyone has any working solutions to the WiFi issues with this phone I'm all ears. But that aside, here's why I'm writing this post.
After spending nearly 4 days trying every root method I could find for the myTouch 3G Slide with the latest 2.2.1 stock ROM - I almost gave up when I decided to try something different. Luckily for me, it worked -- and best part is, I didn't have to touch a PC to do it! So I thought I'd share and hopefully save someone else some headache. Chances are, you've tried some other methods before finding this post too, so you should do a factory reset on your phone (Settings -> Storage -> Factory Reset) to get back to square 1. Also, delete any files you've used as well, and be sure to download the files using the links I've provided below, as they are known to work (for me at least).
What you'll need:
1) I know I said no PC required, but creating the goldcard hardly counts -- after this step, it's phone-only -- Goldcard - wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Howto:_Goldcard -- I found that the psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard site was down quite often, so an alternate is here: huygens.hoxnet.com/goldcard.html - also, this tool helps: www.modaco.com/topic/308798-pc-application-goldcardtool/
I have to say, I had already created a goldcard for many of the other methods I had tried, so I'm not 100% certain it is required, but it only takes a minute to create, so do it anyways.
2) Download www.4shared.com/file/sz0VO2TL/SlideEng-package.html from this link and use an app on your phone like AndroZip Free to extract the zip on your sdcard. I extracted mine to the /sdcard/downloads/ directory. Which is the directory I'll use in the shell commands below.
3) Download the GingerBreak 1.20 apk, and install the app on your phone. Note, because this app isn't in the market you'll have to enable "Unknown Sources" in your settings to be able to install it. droidmodderx.com/gingerbreak-apk-root-your-gingerbread-device/ - Note that USB debugging must be enabled in your phone settings for GingerBreak to work.
4) Download www.4shared.com/file/OsmF_ZD7/ESPRIMG.html and place the ESPRIMG.zip file in the root of your sdcard (/sdcard/ESPRIMG.zip)
5) Download CWM recovery download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-espresso.zip and rename it to update.zip - place it also in the root of your sdcard (/sdcard/update.zip)
That's all you need, now let's get started:
1) Open the GingerBreak app and press the "root" button.
2) Wait a few minutes for it to run, if successful the phone will reboot. Once it has rebooted ensure that it was able to install the Superuser app.
3) Install any RAM booster app. I used the quick boost button in: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.memorybooster.lite
4) Install Terminal Emulator app from the Market.
5) Open your RAM booster app and click on "boost" RAM. You'll need ~ 70% free RAM for the next step to work.
6) Open the Terminal Emulator app.
7) Type the following commands into the terminal (don't type the $ or #'s below):
$ su
# cp /sdcard/downloads/flash_image /data/local/
# cp /sdcard/downloads/mtd0.img /data/local/
# cd /data/local/
# chmod 04755 *
# ./flash_image misc mtd0.img
8) If you get a memory error when executing that last command it's because your ram booster didn't free up enough memory. Try again, sorry.
9) Now power off your phone.
10) Hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons to power on the phone into hboot.
11) Wait while it searches for and verifies your ESPRIMG.zip file on the sdcard.
12) Once it's verified, press VOLUME UP on the phone to say "Yes" to the installation.
13) When it's done installing the ESPRIMG.zip file DO NOT restart the phone! Press VOLUME DOWN to say "No".
14) Use volume buttons to highlight "recovery" from the menu, and press Power to select it.
15) If you see a red triangle with an exclamation point in it press VOLUME UP + POWER to get past it into recovery.
16) Once in recovery, choose apply update.zip from sdcard.
17) update.zip will run, and afterwards you should be in Clockworkmod recovery. From there you can wipe the data, and install any custom ROM you want.
Hope this helps someone
Plssss help
I still find it difficult to update my touch 3G slide O.s from 2.1 to 2.2...
donvman said:
I still find it difficult to update my touch 3G slide O.s from 2.1 to 2.2...
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This thread assumes you want to root the phone in order to flash something like Cyanogenmod. If you simply want to update to the latest stock firmware, this may work -- http://www.htcdev.com/ruu/ (Look for the Espresso exe).
Thanks to @digiblur and @tdunham for their guides on modifying the HiddenMenu.apk! With these guides, I was able to create a HiddenMenu.apk that will enable the PRL Write function on the L720T (Triband) model of the Samsung Galaxy S4.
Prerequisites:
1.) You must be at NG5 for this to work.
2.) You must be rooted for this to work.
3.) You must have a recovery where you can clear cache and Dalvik Cache (such as TWRP or philz)
4.) You must have RootExplorer installed. I will try to create a .zip file for installation via recovery, but for now, you will have to do things a little manually.
5.) You may have to be on a stock-based ROM. AOSP ROMs will NOT work due to the libraries needed. I performed this on the HiddenMenu.apk that was NOT odexed...so if you look at /system/app and find HiddenMenu.apk AND HiddenMenu.odex, this will NOT work. The stock NG5 ROM does NOT have this HiddenMenu.apk odexed, so if you have an unmodified stock ROM, the below directions will work for you.
Directions:
Assuming you are using Root Explorer:
1.) Start by downloading the HiddenMenu.apk attached.
2.) First, backup your current HiddenMenu.apk, just in case you need to go back to it. Do this by copying /system/app/HiddenMenu.apk to your /sdcard directory somewhere.
3.) Copy the attached HiddenMenu.apk into your /system/app directory. It will overwrite the one that is currently there.
4.) Long hold the modified HiddenMenu.apk and select "Permissions". Change the permissions to rw-r--r-- (0644). This will be Owner (check on Read/Write); Group (Check on Read); Others (Check on Read).
5.) We will need to modify one more file under /system/csc. Go into this directory and long hold on sales_code.dat. Open in Text Editor. Change the value in the file from "XAS" to "SPR".
6.) Reboot the phone into TWRP or philz recovery OR turn off the phone and start it by pushing the volume up+home key at the same time until you see text on the screen.
7.) Clear the Dalvik Cache and the Cache on the phone.
8.) Boot the phone and wait for the apps to optimize.
To use the new HiddenMenu:
1.) You need to find a PRL and put that PRL into your /sdcard directory.
2.) Rename the PRL file TEST.prl.
3.) Turn off the mobile data -- Settings/More Networks/Mobile Networks -- uncheck "Mobile Data"
4.) Go into the dialer and dial ##3282# (##DATA#).
5.) Go to the View option
6.) At the bottom will be PRL Write. Select this. Select it again on the next screen.
The phone will reboot and your new PRL will be installed! Make sure you turn back on mobile data.
Notes:
Preferred Roaming Lists (PRL) tells the 1x/3G (CDMA) portion of the phone which networks it can use. The file is just a priority list...the actual "initialization" onto a network is based on agreements with Sprint and that network...so for example, when Verizon and Sprint roaming agreements go away, the priority list for Verizon will discontinue to work (the phone will fail the authorization and go onto the next network in the list). While PRL's work great for areas that have poor Sprint coverage and great coverage with another provider, be aware that Sprint does track roaming and if you abuse this, they could kick you off the network. I do not condone abusing PRLs...use this with care! I use this to force roam the phone if I'm in an area that has very limited Sprint coverage and my phone bounces between Sprint and another carrier. I find a PRL that takes Sprint off the list and the phone automatically finds the other network to lock onto.
THIS WILL NOT WORK WITH LTE...LTE uses a whole method for roaming and to be honest, once the CCA Data Access Hub is completed next year, roaming may hopefully become a thing of the past (Google search for CCA Data Access Hub Sprint).
Hope this helps out some people! I know the L720T has been forgotten by devs. Unfortunately, I'm not at dev state yet, so I can't post in that forum.
The MD5 of the file attached is 7b63ce7c9dcb37c433fc88963520cc2b. Make sure this matches what you download!
Do you have the stock version of the hiddenmenu.apk? I can't find mine
Essentially this is just a quick compilation of what i've got working on my htc one M8 sprint edition phone.
This link leads to instructions solely on how to disable tether guard on your phone, this lets you use your default built in "hot spot" and not worry about installing other tether programs to get the job done
http://www.cultofandroid.com/61639/enable-free-wi-fi-tethering-htc-one-m8/
This link leads to a file you'll want to extract from the .zip file. Basically you just want the tether script.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712222&page=1
Okay heres the instructions, Were working under the assumption you know what rooting is, your phones already rooted with S-OFF, if thats the case your ready to go.
Get root explorer or use ES file explorer.
After its installed and running on your phone navigate to your phones ROOT DIRECTORY.
Root Explorer (Suggested)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer
ES File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Optional script runner (3C Toolbox (aka Android Tuner))
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.at.free
Optional script runner (Script Manager - SManager) (suggested)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=os.tools.scriptmanager
--------------INSTRUCTIONS--------------------
Step 1 Modifying Index.xml)
Using your phone you'll want to use either ES File explorer or Root explorer to go to the root directory and FIRST edit your index.xml located in /system/customize/ACC Change the
<app name=”Tethering_provision”>
<item type=”integer”
name=”TetheringGuard_rule”>1</item></app>
Notice the “1” above in bold. Change it to “0.” Save the edited text file and exit the app. (MAKE SURE TO SAVE!!!) {Mine was set to 3, others have reported it being 2, just switch it to 0 regardless of whatever number is their just to be safe, EVEN if it already says 0)
Now thats part one, this just enables you to use your default built in wireless hot spot utility (The reason were doing this is just incase your running a newer model htc one m8 like me who cant use prebuilt index.xml's to over write our current one, so we wont brake any important things in the index.xml)
Step 2 Getting the script running)
Remember the .zip link? The Sprint_M8_Tether_Hack_V2.zip you'll want to extract on phone or somewhere where you can modify the files. The only file you want out of their is the tether file or "script" located under directory "Sprint_M8_Tether_Hack_V2\system\etc\init.d"
Copy the tether file to your root directory (or where ever you so please).
Using either root file explorer or ES File explorer you will then move the tether script to (where ever you want really) on your android phones root directory (for simplicity i just moved the file to \ )
Now using the suggested script runner (scriptmanager - Smanager), you will
"Step 1) Open up Script Manager and navigate to saved tether script location and select the "tether" script.
Step 2) Click on SU and Boot (Android Skull and Gear Icons, respectively) and click on run and save."
{Copied from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712222&page=12}
Step 3 Testing the wireless tether)
Basically you've saved and edited your index.xml and saved it, you've also made it so that script manager will auto run the script at boot, now your set.
Power cycle your phone (hard boot, not soft reboot)
Then test out your wireless after your phone is fully up and running.
The script manager should automatically have applied the tether script so 3g and 4g LTE will work when tethering.
The index.xml edit was applied upon reboot so you should see that hotspot located in System > Other features > Hotspot now is unlocked and working (with out annoying warning prompts, etc...)
Connect any device, and run it with your specified ip/dns/dhcp settings and test it out. It SHOULD work.
For the record i used root explorer, 3C Toolbox Pro (Android Tuner), for the editing and scripting process. But i highly suggest you use the suggested programs i've listed above. Its easier that way.
This has been fully tested by me, supernet2, as working, on everything i own, laptops, tablets, on Wireless bgn devices as well as N+ devices (under N/N+ protocols), Works on ps3s, ps4s, xbox ones, ps vitas, and various other devices i've tested it on (far to many to list)
Cheers, give me a Thanks at the top nearby my name if my instructions helped make this process simpler for you.
Does this require a off
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Yes it requires S-Off, S-Off enables write to system directory
S-On disables write to system directory.
Technically i did it with S-ON (but i also modified the file on computer), if you want to directly modify it on the device using the listed instructions just make sure your device has S-OFF (you can just ignore this and boot up into recovery, i use TWRP personally) and then from their just update and replace the .index file as well as putting the tether script into your destination of choice. (If thats the case editing on pc is far easier, simple text or notepad or any text editor will do). After you've made sure you've made the neccessary modifications replace/move the index.xml file onto your phones system directory (mount system directory) and follow instructions listed to replace the index.
Can you please give instructions how to do with S-On, please? And does S-On method require PC use to edit and relocate files? Please let me know ASAP!Thanks!
Hi there,
First of all, lemme tell what i did.
Phone model : Huawei p9 lite VNS-L31 ( Dual Sim )
I downgraded my p9lite to andriod 6.0
After that, i unlocked the bootloader, unlocked my Phone etc and installed TWRP.
Phone was still working at this point. Installed the magisk root and Phone still worked.
main reason i wanted to root is to spoof at pokemon go ( yeah it sounds silly, but it is ).
In order to make it work i had to do some stuff, heres a copy paste from the website i followed the tutorial from :
* Step 5- Download a GPS Spoofing app of your choice. I prefer GPS Joystick but I have had great success with Fake GPS Floater. HERE is a known working GPS Joystick apk from my phone to use instead of converting the app over.
Download Service Disabler
Download a root file manager. I use root explorer but I believe its a paid only app, give Root Browser a try from HERE.
Download GPS Test app from HERE
Now its time to convert your spoofing app to a system app. If you downloaded my apk open your root explorer and copy/paste the apk to /system/priv-app and select the file and change permissions to 644 (all read selected and owner write selected), skip the rest of these steps below. If you downloaded from the Play store Open up your root explorer and navigate to /data/app and find the gps spoofing app that you installed and select the entire folder and cut it to /system/priv-app. Now go into the folder that you just moved and delete everything but the apk, All odex files and folders must go. Now long press highlight the apk and change permissions of the file to 644 (all read selected and owner write selected). Back out to the folder that the apk is in and do the same but set permissions to 755 (all read, owner write, and all execute).
Next up is Service Disabler, open the app and go to the system tab, search for location, open fusedlocation and disable it (samsung owners need to do the same for Samsungfusedlocation), search again for google and select google play services, navigate down to fusedlocation and disable it.
Next open GPS Test and go to hamburger menu, AGPS and select clear only.
Reboot to recovery and select wipe, advanced, select dalvic cache and cache. swipe to wipe and then reboot. Boot up time will take a few minutes to optimize all apps.
I followed the steps verry carefully.
My Phone starts to huawei logo, it stays on the logo and it goes to the Huawei eRecovery.
any suggestions?
Restart your phone by holding power button (Hold it until it vibrates).
try this 20 times for example , till it boots into system
FunnkyHD said:
Restart your phone by holding power button (Hold it until it vibrates).
try this 20 times for example , till it boots into systen
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Tried it, but it does not boot.
solvathus said:
Hi there,
First of all, lemme tell what i did.
Phone model : Huawei p9 lite VNS-L31 ( Dual Sim )
I downgraded my p9lite to andriod 6.0
After that, i unlocked the bootloader, unlocked my Phone etc and installed TWRP.
Phone was still working at this point. Installed the magisk root and Phone still worked.
main reason i wanted to root is to spoof at pokemon go ( yeah it sounds silly, but it is ).
In order to make it work i had to do some stuff, heres a copy paste from the website i followed the tutorial from :
* Step 5- Download a GPS Spoofing app of your choice. I prefer GPS Joystick but I have had great success with Fake GPS Floater. HERE is a known working GPS Joystick apk from my phone to use instead of converting the app over.
Download Service Disabler
Download a root file manager. I use root explorer but I believe its a paid only app, give Root Browser a try from HERE.
Download GPS Test app from HERE
Now its time to convert your spoofing app to a system app. If you downloaded my apk open your root explorer and copy/paste the apk to /system/priv-app and select the file and change permissions to 644 (all read selected and owner write selected), skip the rest of these steps below. If you downloaded from the Play store Open up your root explorer and navigate to /data/app and find the gps spoofing app that you installed and select the entire folder and cut it to /system/priv-app. Now go into the folder that you just moved and delete everything but the apk, All odex files and folders must go. Now long press highlight the apk and change permissions of the file to 644 (all read selected and owner write selected). Back out to the folder that the apk is in and do the same but set permissions to 755 (all read, owner write, and all execute).
Next up is Service Disabler, open the app and go to the system tab, search for location, open fusedlocation and disable it (samsung owners need to do the same for Samsungfusedlocation), search again for google and select google play services, navigate down to fusedlocation and disable it.
Next open GPS Test and go to hamburger menu, AGPS and select clear only.
Reboot to recovery and select wipe, advanced, select dalvic cache and cache. swipe to wipe and then reboot. Boot up time will take a few minutes to optimize all apps.
I followed the steps verry carefully.
My Phone starts to huawei logo, it stays on the logo and it goes to the Huawei eRecovery.
any suggestions?
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As far as i noticed, on a huawei p9 lite you can't disable a system module, such the fused location module. I know, I did this mistake by myself time ago for the same purpose as yours and i did'nt find a solution. Another strange thing is that after the wipe data and th magisk reflash (reinstall) the safetynet test won't pass. That's strange..
Update: At the time of writing this, I completely forgot that I am running Linux Mint - Cinnamon 20.1 on my laptop, which connects the bluetooth with my phone just fine. However, it did NOT work when I booted into windows and tried it. I am not sure why this is, but just beware. I recommend that you look into it yourself and see if you can find a resolution that works for you if you aren't using a linux os.
Hi everyone, after using another guide on here by Marcos8760, I noticed that there were a lot of things missing from the steps layed out, and decided to create my own guide with every step that should be done to have a fully functional Razer 2 with Android 11 OS. I will be using a part of his guide in this tutorial, and the link to his if you want to check it out is: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-android-11-gsi-with-gapps-and-root-magisk.4216117/
**DISCLAIMER**
First, I am not responsible for any bricked devices or errors that occur. This is completely at your own risk.
Second, this OS is NOT supported by Verizon. If you use Verizon then this will not be able to work on your phone.
Third, MAKE SURE that you have backed up all your files and data before doing this, again, I am not responsible
for you losing your data, because you will lose it if it isn't backed up, and I have warned you to do so.
Fourth, any commands will be in '' quotes, do not type these into your own cmd window, they are just to indicate what the commands are.
Last, This is not a troubleshooting guide, I am not covering how to fix errors, only simply how to install and get working with the Android 11 GSI. If there are errors please try to do research and resolve them on your own.
Before we begin anything, we need a few tools. These are the download links to all the files you will need to complete this process.
1. You will need a program such as WinRar, 7zip, or my personal fav, WinZip, to be able to extract these files, make sure you have one of these installed before proceeding.
2. We need to have a backup of the stock firmware in case of any kind of bootlooping or other bricking that might occur that you can revert back to. Extract this.
Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cheryl-factory-images/aura-p-release-3201-user-full.zip
3. This is the link to the GSI we will be installing. If you want a rooted system, you need to download system-roar-arm64-ab-vndklite-gapps.img.xz file. This will allow you to install Magisk and enable Google's Play Protect which is what this guide will be about, of course you can choose your own, however you will have to figure out how to get play protect certified yourself. Extract This.
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases
4. We need the kernel that allows TWRP to be installed, which is the file manager we will be using for some of the programs we need to install, as well as being able to boot the phone up during this process. Extract This.
https://github.com/francisrosario/a...load/4.0/TrinityKernel-kernel-r4-20200512.zip
5. This is a file system program used to write large scale data with much faster read and write speeds for Linux and Android systems alike. Here is a link to learn more about it: https://c.mi.com/thread-2487060-1-0.html
*DL link: https://arter97.com/browse/aura/f2fs/20190114/f2fs_fstab.zip
*Leave this as a zip file, you just simply need to save it.
6. Here is the link to the latest Magisk version. (Needed to root the device) Leave as zip file.
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/tag/v21.3
7. We need a program called VoLTE Fix-It. This is needed to enable your mobile network and data for LTE on this GSI.
*https://github.com/KhushrajRathod/VoLTE-Fix
*Just press the green 'Code' button and download as zip. Leave this as a zip file as well.
8. We need the Android ADB Driver to be able to enter commands to install everything.
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb Click download zip, accept agreement, and download and extract.
9. We need Android SDK Platform Tools to be able to run fastboot and adb commands. Extract this.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
10. Lastly, (I promise), you need the Qualcomm Android USB Driver. The link explains why. Extract this and go through the setup and install.
https://gsmusbdrivers.com/download/android-qualcomm-usb-driver/
Now we can begin the process.
First, copy all of the files in the aura-p-release folder, and paste them into the platform tools folder where all of those files are. Then enable USB debugging on your phone. Go to settings, click on About Phone, scroll to bottom and tap "Build Number' 7 times. You are now in dev mode. Search in the search bar for usb debug, tap it, then enable it and select allow.
To install the Android ADB driver, right click on start (Windows icon in bottom left of task bar), select device manager. Then we need to go into fastboot mode. Hold both volume buttons and power button down, be patient, it takes a second. When the screen goes black immediately press and hold the Volume down button for at least 3-5 seconds until a screen comes up that has an option to 'Restart Bootloader' at the top. Now we can install the driver. You should have device manager open, an option called 'Other devices' should come up, with Android that has a yellow exclamation mark by it. If it doesn't, unplug and replug the phone's usb, and it should. Once that shows up, right click and select update driver. Select Browse computer, select Let me pick. Show All devices should be selected, if not, go ahead and do so, then click next. Select 'Have Disk', Select Android ADB Interface, click browse and go to the folder where you downloaded the ADB driver, then select 'android_winusb' and click ok. Click ok again, a warning will come up, you don't need to worry it is needed to install this OS, so go ahead and click yes. It should install, you can close out when it is finished.
Next, in file explorer open the folder with all of the platform tools and aura-p-release files. Erase what is in the address bar, and type 'cmd', press enter. This will open a command prompt window in this location. Now, type in the cmd window, 'fastboot devices' and a serial number should show up. If not, then you have done something wrong or missed a step and need to uninstall the driver and go back into fastboot mode and do it again, or refer to the last disclaimer I made. Now, if the serial number did show, we can proceed. First we need to unlock the bootloader (if it isn't already) to be able to root and install. Type in the cmd window 'fastboot flashing unlock' and press enter, a confirmation should pop up on the device, use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select and confirm. When thats done, type in 'fastboot flashing unlock_critical', again a confirmation should come up so just do the same.
We can get into the meat of the installation process now.
You should still be in fastboot mode. In the cmd window, type 'fastboot flash system' and drag and drop the system-roar file you downloaded and extracted in file explorer into the cmd window.
Your command will look a little something like this: fastboot flash system C:\Users\user\Desktop\system-roar-arm64-ab-gapps.img
The file path will be different depending on where you downloaded the image to.
Wait until it says complete or something similar like done and has no errors. Then, its time to flash the kernel. Navigate to the where you downloaded the TrinityKernel file, open it. There should be a .img filed simply called 'boot.img'. Go back to your cmd window, and we will be typing in: "fastboot flash boot" then drag and drop the boot.img file, like you did with the system file, again, wait until it says done or complete and has no errors.
After that is done, use the volume buttons to select restartt bootloader with your power button on your phone. When it reboots, go to recovery mode, check never show this screen, and swipe where it says to swipe. Go to the wipe menu and then tap on format data. Type yes and then press enter/ok. Go back to your computer and open file explorer.
Next, copy and paste the f2fs zip file using windows explorer into the Razer 2's internal storage.
Head back to your phone, and press install. Scroll down until you find the zip file and press it and install it. (ignore the errors that may or may not be there) After that go back to the TWRP home screen, button that looks like a house at the bottom in the middle, go to the reboot menu, then reboot into recovery. When it reboots, go to wipe menu, and tap on format data and type in "yes" and tap ok again. Click on "don't install" because you don't need the TWRP app on your phone.
Next we need to install magisk to enable google play protect cert and have a rooted system. Just do the exact same thing that you just did with the f2fs file, except do not format data this time.
Select mount and check all the boxes. Go back to home page and select install, scroll to magisk and swipe to install.
Now, this is where you have to make a big decision. Bluetooth on this rom is a fickle son of a gun. I have tried to make it work on a pc that doesn't have bluetooth software built into it for a very lengthy amount of time, trying all sorts of things. The only way I could get it to connect is by setting it as a device to control with my keyboard and mouse. Maybe you will have better luck, but I have confirmed that the bluetooth works on devices with already built in bluetooth software. It works perfectly on my laptop and in my car. So, if you want to proceed with this, then I will tell you, if not, you can skip over it.
Select advanced on the home menu, go to file manager, select vendor then overlay. delete BOTH the bluetoothcommon.apk and razeraurabluetooth.apk.
This step applies to those who skipped the bt part as well. Go back to home, select reboot and click system, when it reboots, select allow usb debugging, DO NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE. THIS IS CRITICAL. Go back to your cmd window and type "adb devices", a serial number should show, then type the following cmds in order: "adb root", "adb shell", "mount -o remount,rw /", "mv /bin/resetprop_phh /bin/phh-resetprop" - if this one gives an error saying its in use, don't worry, just do the next cmd, which is "phh-securize.sh"
If the 3rd cmd gave the error, the last cmd will ask if you want to confirm it, click y for yes for each option it gives, it should go thru and the device should reboot.
Now then, it may seem slow during set up, but set it up like normal. Everything should be well and good. after you finish setup, to enable better fps, go into settings, select phh settings, select misc features, scroll down to and click on 'force fps', select the last option to have 120fps, but you have to do it twice because for some reason it doesn't change to the very last option the first time.
Now, we have to setup your mobile network with volte, it is a program that allows LTE coverage from your carrier to enable data on custom gsi roms. Now, go to the volte fix it zip file in file explorer, copy paste to the phone's internal storage. Go into fastboot mode, select recovery, it will boot into twrp. Do the same thing as the other zip files, install then select and swipe. Now press home button and select reboot, click system. Go to phh settings, click ims features, check the boxes on the bottom 2 options, click on create ims apn, it wont do anything, then click install ims apk, when it is done a notification will pop up on the bottom that says to reboot, you may now reboot the phone. Once it is booted up, go to network and internet, select mobile network, change pref network type to lte, then enable volte. You should have full service of your mobile network.
There are a few last things. The default camera sucks, I've tested some from the play store, and YouCam is by far the best free camera you can get from there. 2nd, to enable the backlight on the Razer 2, download and install logo+ apk, grant it root perms, and you can select the effects and colors you want it to be. This should be everything to get you going on the gsi. If you want to do custom things like custom boot animations or alarm sounds or whatever, download either root browser or pay for root explorer on the play store, and you can look up how to do whatever you want and you can do it through one of those. There it is. Enjoy the new os and have fun with it!
**IF YOU DO RUN INTO A BOOTLOOP OR ANY SORT OF BRICKING, RETURN TO FASTBOOT MODE BY HOLDING POWER, AND HOLD VOL DOWN WHEN THE SCREEN TURNS BLACK. You can go into platform folder, find the flash_all.bat file, double click and it should bring the phone back to original stock, and you can start over. IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER ERRORS DURING THIS PROCESS PLEASE TRY TO FIND THE RESOLUTION YOURSELF. This is NOT a troubleshooting guide.**
Nice guide!
The link in Step 4 is broken.
hey i am attempting to install VOLTE because my data works just fine, but i cant make any calls from my phone. I get the error `mobile network is not available` but my data not connected to wifi works. Any ideas. I followed your instructions to a T. i am also on verizon RP2 on Havoc OS if that helps
Thank you Ahead of time!