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[Ultimate Guide] Installing / Rooting / Self-Customizing Stock Rom 4.2.2 / 1 [13/08]

To Being with Lets make this guide in three sections
[Post 1] General Instructions
[Post 2] Installing Stock Rom 4.2.2
[Post 3] Rooting Your Device
[Post 4] Customize your ROM as per your wish
General Instructions
Introduction
Rooting your new purchased android device is leg shaking... Main reasons of rooting is to remove bloatwares, gain power of your own device with full potential, install root application and of course Custom Roms. Flashing with custom images will increase your flash bin counter and this breaks your warranty. So people avoid rooting but thanks to chainfire, reset of this counter is made easy as having nuts...
Before moving ahead let me explain what’s rooting...
Rooting your android device simply means you are enabling administrator rights for yourself!! To be more precise unrooted device restrict user and we use our phone as a guest account like in windows OS.
Warnings:
This ROOTING Steps are foolproof but Rooting means you are playing with systems, so please don't try if you don't know what you are doing...Hence it can brick your device (DEAD) and make it useless... So read the steps completely before proceeding..
Rooting is for your fun not for any legal issues viz, piracy.
Charge your phone well before proceeding.

Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Requirements
1. A well charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download rom, currently get 4.2.2 it from -
For ROM with one file, Use PDA button and add that file!!
Edited: flash official rom and wipe everything in recovery after flashing.
Hotfiles Courtesy @sammobile
Filecloud Courtesy @danierakes
For latest ROM mirror - here. Courtesy @BEingNiCK
Note: If another update comes than find it here Samsung Updates
So seems you have all 5 required items,
Let’s Begin,
Steps to Installing Stock Rom
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the download mode [Volume down + power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
So now you need to select proper and specific files into Odin (Stock rom files) please look the image well before flashing...
Here it is for your convenience, look at the colours.
Odin button ----- File Name
PDA ----- CODE_I9082XXXXXXXXXXXXX.tar.md5
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http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/...ms-using-odin-for-windowsw654_zps646eb37a.jpg
Once all the files are set than click start... wait till the Odin status says PASS
You are done!!
Congratulations... You successfully flashed you device.
If you want to root than GOTO [Post 3] Rooting Your Device

Rooting Your Device
Rooting Your Device
Alternatively, You can use Custom roms by @balliboxer, @k2wl, @adityaf..... which can be found in Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Android Development
Requirements [CWM]
1. A sufficiently charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download CWM from pawitp or by @Mohanshbhr or you can follow method by @chotu222
6. Download SuperSU (place this file in your memory card) from here by the God of Rooting @Chainfire
Steps
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the Download Mode [Volume down Button+ power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
Look at the image and flash your CWM.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Unplug the USB cord only after the ODIN status SHOWS PASS Status (Very Important)
Congratulations... you have a cwm recovery... It’s a GATE to flash your SuperSU.
Step 2. Turn-off your device and Enter into the CWM Recovery Mode [Volume UP Button+ power button + home button (Together, at same time)]
This is how CWM looks like
So now it’s time for flashing SuperSU Zip file which you downloaded from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Now select options as the image;
Reboot the device and you will gave SuperSU app, test it by root checker app (from playstore) if you want to test.
Congratulations... You rooted your device successfully...
If you want to customize than Go to [Post 4] customize your ROM as per your wish

Customize your ROM as per your wish
Here, the important app is Titanium Backup, which will help you to remove unwanted apps pushed by Samsung.
Be careful, follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39395506&postcount=604 and remove unwanted apps.
So now your phone is having more RAM, more battery life and lag-free like other custom roms. zipaligned, deodex is for saving space in our device and for themes.As I observed, some people don't trust custom ROM and they want safety over theme and other Custom rom benefits. So guys its your own ROM! Enjoy!
The Ultimate customizer!! ​
Wanam Xposed
Description
NOTE:
- It Requires Root Access
- It Requires Xposed Framework: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
DOWNLOAD HERE
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It’s your own customized ROM, Again congratulations...
For more browser through following threads, these are for 4.2.2. Where as for 4.2.1, there are many threads here...
[App/Port][MOD] Xperia Home 5.0 Launcher for Galaxy Grand
Xperia Z keyboard for grand [All Roms]
[Tutorial] [DPI] How I made my Grand Duos look Awesome than any other Grand Device
[APP][PHOTOSPHERE WORKING ON 4.2.2]New Android 4.3 camera and gallery app
[GUIDE][MOD][GT-i9082/L]_OPTIMIZE DPI 5''_UP 6.6.2013(2 pictures:notifications)

Important Links!
[GUIDE] EFS Backup and Restore for Galaxy Grand i9082 and i9082L By @xenon92
EFS is a system folder in the root directory of your phone that contains very important and basic information about your device's identity like Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth MAC address and the MOST IMPORTANT - IMEI address (nv_data.bin).

May I add.....
Instead of installing super su, one can proceed and flash Balliboxer 4.2.2 rom thru cwm. That way you get root plus zipaligned, deodex or odex.

bongski55 said:
May I add.....
Instead of installing super su, one can proceed and flash Balliboxer 4.2.2 rom thru cwm. That way you get root plus zipaligned, deodex or odex.
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Yes that's good option, but is for self-customized ROM. Few of my friends Questioned me that they dont trust Customized ROMs. People who dont trust custom ROM can finally customize as per their need.

Nice thread, it will help beginners a lot.
But the link you gave that tells which apps can be removed is not very accurate, there are actually many other apps that can be removed safely.
I had made a post about it, but it was for 4.1.2.
Check it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39395506
It should be more or less the same for 4.2.2 but anyway, as soon as I get 4.2.2 I'll make a new post about safe to remove apps. For now I wait for a better version, cuz the current one seems to be full of bugs and many people are disappointed with it to the extent that they downgrade back to 4.1.2...
With all those apps removed when I start my phone I have like 160 mb RAM consumption, and now that I'm using it I just checked, I have 213 mb only...

unclefab said:
Nice thread, it will help beginners a lot.
But the link you gave that tells which apps can be removed is not very accurate, there are actually many other apps that can be removed safely.
I had made a post about it, but it was for 4.1.2.
Check it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39395506
It should be more or less the same for 4.2.2 but anyway, as soon as I get 4.2.2 I'll make a new post about safe to remove apps. For now I wait for a better version, cuz the current one seems to be full of bugs and many people are disappointed with it to the extent that they downgrade back to 4.1.2...
With all those apps removed when I start my phone I have like 160 mb RAM consumption, and now that I'm using it I just checked, I have 213 mb only...
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Post linked. Please share your list for 4.2.2 too.
Thanks.

DBZo07 said:
Post linked. Please share your list for 4.2.2 too.
Thanks.
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I will, but I wait for a decently working 4.2.2, I'm not a very patient person and I hate bugs

unclefab said:
I will, but I wait for a decently working 4.2.2, I'm not a very patient person and I hate bugs
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Trust me its stable.

Just a query sir? can this also be applied to I9082L?

howi_89 said:
Just a query sir? can this also be applied to I9082L?
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Yes. If u have right files for your device.
This guide will remains same for almost all the Samsung device, provided that you have appropriate files for stock rom and cwm for that device.
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

DBZo07 said:
Yes. If u have right files for your device.
This guide will remains same for almost all the Samsung device, provided that you have appropriate files for stock rom and cwm for that device.
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got it sir... what I mean to say is the ROM that I have downloaded from the link u gave... can I use that? im here in the Philippines.. tnx!

Nope, not yet.. 4.2.2 is not released for your i9082L

is this update ok for European phone
DBZo07 said:
Installing Stock Rom [e.g. 4.2.2]
Requirements
1. A well charged Galaxy Grand
2. A computer
3. A USB cord (better one, not that Samsung. Its dam slow. But if you can work with it than no problem. But I personally hate it. I use BlackBerry cord)
4. [ROM flasher] Odin from here
5. And download rom, currently get 4.2.2 it from -
Hotfiles Courtesy @sammobile
Filecloud Courtesy @danierakes
For mirror get it here. Courtesy @BEingNiCK
Note: If another update comes than find it here Samsung Updates
So seems you have all 5 required items,
Let’s Begin,
Steps to Installing Stock Rom
Step 1. Switch-off you device and sleep... Lol, kidding... Turn off the device.
Step 2. Enter into the download mode [Volume down + power button + home button (Together, at same time)] release these buttons when logo GT-i9082 appears
Step 3. Start Odin software on your pc
Step 4. Connect your device to pc with the USB cord. (Make sure these settings are ticked, if properly connected...#: [Com#] will get activated.)
So now you need to select proper and specific files into Odin (Stock rom files) please look the image well before flashing...
Here it is for your convenience, look at the colours.
Once all the files are set than click start... wait till the Odin status says PASS
You are done!!
Congratulations... You successfully flashed you device.
If you want to root than GOTO [Post 3] Rooting Your Device
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Yhe question is in the titlle :
Ok for european phone ?

guims78 said:
Yhe question is in the titlle :
Ok for european phone ?
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This tutorial is for i9082. What is your model number
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

..well, i'll just have to wait then...
thanks anyway sir...

PROBLEM in 4.2.2 ROM
Hello everybody,
I am facing some problems after installing ROM 4.2.2
1. Proximate sensor is not working for call. (as i take the phone to my ear it is not calling to the contact.)
2. Contact display is not correct. eg. When i type "Ra" then i got 6 contacts like : Rahul, Rahul, Rahul (SIM), Raj, Raj (SIM), Rajesh.
Now when I choose the contact "Rahul (SIM) then it is not Rahul it is Raj. :crying:
All contact are displaying like this.
3. When i got new sms then it shows only new sms received. Not showing the name of sender... :crying:
Help me frnds.... plzzzz

fageria said:
Hello everybody,
I am facing some problems after installing ROM 4.2.2
1. Proximate sensor is not working for call. (as i take the phone to my ear it is not calling to the contact.)
2. Contact display is not correct. eg. When i type "Ra" then i got 6 contacts like : Rahul, Rahul, Rahul (SIM), Raj, Raj (SIM), Rajesh.
Now when I choose the contact "Rahul (SIM) then it is not Rahul it is Raj. :crying:
All contact are displaying like this.
3. When i got new sms then it shows only new sms received. Not showing the name of sender... :crying:
Help me frnds.... plzzzz
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1 & 2 known bugs for some working fine for some not
1. get app from play store( workaround )
2. flash s4 contacts app or use alternative
3. Message > Settings > Notifications > check preview message

[Q] Grand 2 Duos SM-G7106 does not enter download mode

Hello,
A customer gave a Grand 2 (SM-G7106) for service, to have a custom rom & recovery installed.
I've been trying to use the method that's available in all the forums (put the phone to download mode, connect it to odin & etc...).
But the phone does not go into download mode in the first place for some reason.
Rather, when I keep holding Vol Down + Home + Power (or Vol Down + Power only) , a screen flashes to say 'Factory mode' for like 2 secs & then, I get these options
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So, I tried, Vol Up + Power & I get these options
Please give me a solution to this.
Thanking you all in advance,

bro...
which andriod version he izz using??

haneef95 said:
Hello,
A customer gave a Grand 2 (SM-G7106) for service, to have a custom rom & recovery installed.
I've been trying to use the method that's available in all the forums (put the phone to download mode, connect it to odin & etc...).
But the phone does not go into download mode in the first place for some reason.
Rather, when I keep holding Vol Down + Home + Power (or Vol Down + Power only) , a screen flashes to say 'Factory mode' for like 2 secs & then, I get these options
So, I tried, Vol Up + Power & I get these options
Please give me a solution to this.
Thanking you all in advance,
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I think its not the original set it must high copy so its not going to the download mode .

Andriod version
PKothavale said:
which andriod version he izz using??
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4.4.X, can't remember what that X was!

kemesh said:
I think its not the original set it must high copy so its not going to the download mode .
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Not sure, it only came for service.
How do I distinguish between original & duplicate?
Even then, is there any solution to this problem though?

haneef95 said:
Not sure, it only came for service.
How do I distinguish between original & duplicate?
Even then, is there any solution to this problem though?
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If its an 4.4.X version then u can use balliboxer's new kikat superior rom u can directly insatll it from recovery mode/install a zip...but bro if it doesnt has base of version 4.4.x be aware device can be bricked...
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PKothavale said:
If its an 4.4.X version then u can use balliboxer's new kikat superior rom u can directly insatll it from recovery mode/install a zip...but bro if it doesnt has base of version 4.4.x be aware device can be bricked...
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And Be aware if it gets any error dont downgrade it again to 4.3 aware !!! it will make ur device hard brick...

Hey buddies,
I got a 4.3 Samsung SM-G7106, with G7106ZNUANK1 from China Unicom (CHU). unfortunately, I can't root it properly. Tried CF-Root, TowelRoot and Framaroot but no luck.
I hope you can help me out guys, thanks!

May be it is super copy for grand 2,,try to chek with cpu identifier or cpu z,,
Sent from my SM-G7102

Nah, its not a supercopy, just found out that one of my friend was also using the same phone, same specs, same everything and he bought it on Samsung Store in China (He presented me with the copy of the receipt and box stuffs), so yeah, I think its a legit one since its running well on Kies also (unlike other copy phones which can't be detected thru Kies). Anyway, I found a root program from G7106ZNUANC1 and I forgot the other one, its thru SRS root, but didnt work for my phone unfortunately. :crying:
Hope someone could help me root my G7106ZNUANK1 soon!

chopsuey8 said:
Nah, its not a supercopy, just found out that one of my friend was also using the same phone, same specs, same everything and he bought it on Samsung Store in China (He presented me with the copy of the receipt and box stuffs), so yeah, I think its a legit one since its running well on Kies also (unlike other copy phones which can't be detected thru Kies). Anyway, I found a root program from G7106ZNUANC1 and I forgot the other one, its thru SRS root, but didnt work for my phone unfortunately. :crying:
Hope someone could help me root my G7106ZNUANK1 soon!
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Flash CWM or TWRP through odin..den flash su binaru 2.45 from recovery. su binary 2.45 available in chainfire site.Gud Luck

prakash87 said:
Flash CWM or TWRP through odin..den flash su binaru 2.45 from recovery. su binary 2.45 available in chainfire site.Gud Luck
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Thanks for the tutorial buddy! Is it possible you can walk me thru it? Even though I'm kinda lurking here for quite some time, still some things are alien to me. I hate to say this, but, can you spoon-feed me the instructions in doing so? Would really appreciate your help!
Thanks! :good:

Hi.
I just got also a Grand 2 G7106, and does the same thing - chinese menus instead of recovery mode. Found a video on youtube that explained which single item does, and most are only a bunch of tests, and one for factory reset, but still with this same issue.
I also would like to know how to use odin without entering in download mode.

sacp said:
Hi.
I just got also a Grand 2 G7106, and does the same thing - chinese menus instead of recovery mode. Found a video on youtube that explained which single item does, and most are only a bunch of tests, and one for factory reset, but still with this same issue.
I also would like to know how to use odin without entering in download mode.
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Hey buddy, try using SRS root software if you wanted to root your phone. If you're lucky enough that its not the G7106znuank1 model, then it can be rooted thru it. Otherwise, you'll be stuck like me. lol.. good luck! :good:

looks like i am stuck with you guys too. Have the same Samsung SM-G7106 . I tried using ODIN to install CWM. Despite Odin saying that it is PASS and device rebooted itself, when i try to go into recovery mode (CWM) it goes into default Android recovery mode instead with (write protected) ... i tried TWRP too using ODIN and it is not working. Tried both Odin 3.09 and 3.10

If you're still looking for a way to root your SM-G7106, I managed to do it with the KingoRoot app.
super simple process. It's based on Chainfire.
I should mention this was with: G7106znuank1

I have a grand 2 g7106 hard bricked and it is totally dead how to solve this problem please help.
Thanks in advance

[GUIDE] How to root m8_dugl (M8 Dual SIM)

Hi
As I struggled a bit, here's how to root the HTC One M8 Dual SIM.
Disclaimer
As always, if you **** your phone up, it's not my fault. Don't blame me. Further, I will not answer any questions about this. Please help yourself.
Please use the "Thanks" ( :good: ) button if you just want to say "Thank you" or "Great" or "I wanna marry you".
Prerequisites
HTC One M8 Dual SIM (m8_dugl)
A complete backup of your phone! (e.g. with titanium backup)
fastboot installed
USB Cable
Some time (do not hurry!)
htc DEV UNLOCK (http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions)
Warning
Make sure you have a "m8_dugl" device:
Reboot your device to the bootloader (POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then POWER+VOLUME_DOWN). If it reads there something different than "m8_dugl", then this guide is not for you!
Steps
Download the custom recovery "TWRP" from here: https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/Captain_Throwback/One (M8)/ALL/Recovery (See hint below)
Download "UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.XX.zip" from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Copy "UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.XX.zip" to you phone's internal SD
--> Until now no harm has been done to you device but DEV UNLOCK. So this would also be a good time to do a BACKUP! #JustSaying
Open a command prompt and navigate to your fastboot executable.
Put your phone into fastboot mode: POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then press POWER+VOLUME_DOWN. You see some options soon. Use the volume buttons to navigate, the power button to perform the selected action. Select FASTBOOT and press the POWER button.
Connect you phone to the PC
Type "./fastboot boot path/to/where/you/saved/TWRP_Recovery_x.x.x.x_M8_CPTB.img"
If boot does not work, you can flash the recovery to your phone. But remember: When you do a stock update, you must revert back to a stock recovery!
Do flash the custom recovert, type "./fastboot flash recovery path/to/where/you/saved/TWRP_Recovery_x.x.x.x_M8_CPTB.img"
Touch "Install"
Select the "UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.XX.zip" file
Swipe to start
Touch Reboot System.
You're phone should be rooted.
** Hint **
If the newest TWRP does not work, try a different one.
If none of them work, try the official one: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/225
If the official TWRP does not work for you, you can try the following one, but it's rather old: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...al-sim-european-version-t2816991/post54258731
****
Cheers,
Chris
PS: @donmarkoni provided some resources that might be useful to you. See his post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56134225&postcount=12
Changelog:
[2015-01-18] Updated parts that do not work anymore. Made version numbers generic.
[2014-10-20] a) I have been hinted that the official TWRP should work for the m8_dugl as well. b) The current version of SuperSU is v2.14 and works well. c) @donmarkoni provided some more resources worth mentioning.

cimnine said:
Hi
As I struggled a bit, here's how to root the HTC One M8 Dual SIM.
Disclaimer
As always, if you **** your phone up, it's not my fault. Don't blame me. Further, I will not answer any questions about this. Please help yourself.
Prerequisites
HTC One M8 Dual SIM (m8_dugl)
fastboot installed
USB Cable
Some time (do not hurry!)
htc DEV UNLOCK (http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions)
Note: Reboot your device to the bootloader (POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then POWER+VOLUME_DOWN). If it reads there something different than "m8_dugl", then this guide is not for you!
Steps
Download the custom recovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...al-sim-european-version-t2816991/post54258731 (It must be made for the m8_dugl, the 'normal' m8 recoveries from TWRP/CWM do not work (yet)!)
Download "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Copy "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" to you phone's internal SD
Open a command prompt and navigate to your fastboot executable.
Put your phone into fastboot mode: POWER+VOLUME_UP until the screen blacks out, then POWER+VOLUME_DOWN. Now you see some options. Use the volume buttons to navigate, the power button to perform the selected action. (Just select FASTBOOT and press the POWER button.)
Connect you phone to the PC
Type "./fastboot boot path/to/where/you/saved/m8-dual-twrp.img"
--> Until now no harm has been done to you device but DEV UNLOCK. So this would also be a good time to do a BACKUP! #JustSaying
Touch "Install"
Select the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip" file
Swipe to start
Touch Reboot System.
You should be rooted.
I did not test that yet, but this method should not prevent you from receiving OTAs. But I won't vouch for that.
Cheers,
Chris
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Thank you Chris,
step by step guides are always helpful, as the answer a lot of questions about the whole procedure. So I´m at least rooted now. Let´s see if OTA´s will work, but they can also be installed via adb. I prefer having a custom recovery for installs and making backups from data, so this solution is the one I need (and always used before btw).
Thank you !
Guido

thanks alot i hope xda opening section for us HTC-M8 Dual Sim Owners

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guidogsbn said:
Thank you Chris,
step by step guides are always helpful, as the answer a lot of questions about the whole procedure. So I´m at least rooted now. Let´s see if OTA´s will work, but they can also be installed via adb. I prefer having a custom recovery for installs and making backups from data, so this solution is the one I need (and always used before btw).
Thank you !
Guido
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Hi
I hope you will tell us if the OTA will work.
By the way, do you know of unlocking the bootloader with HTC Dev create any issue for the future OTA?
Cheers
TBH
Sent from my HTC One_M8 dual sim using Tapatalk

thebighunt said:
Hi
I hope you will tell us if the OTA will work.
By the way, do you know of unlocking the bootloader with HTC Dev create any issue for the future OTA?
Cheers
TBH
Sent from my HTC One_M8 dual sim using Tapatalk
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With re-locked bootloader and stock recovery OTA will work:good:

guidogsbn said:
With re-locked bootloader and stock recovery OTA will work:good:
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Thanks
I'm still with the stock recovery
TBH
Sent from my HTC One_M8 dual sim using Tapatalk

Stuck in a boot loop
Hi,
thanks for the guide and it worked perectly. No problems all day long after rooting the phone.
But since this morning I am stuck in a boot loop! Already tried factory reset, that works at first, after the phone is loading some updates, it is running into a boot loop
Is there anything I can do?
Rgds
Volker
Edit: Updated SuperSu, Works again...

m8 update ?
any1 knows if we are ever gonna get updates like regular m8 ? , i am still waiting on the root thing hoping they will update ,
any1 have any information or should i go ahead and root ? , is the performance better after rooting and removing all that bloatware or no significant difference ?
last question plz , does xposed module work with this phone and sense 6 toolbox use in android revolution hd rom ?
i tried asking million times here and and htc and called them and chatted online with them and all says they have no information and only 1 source ( august-sept ) under testing ,, so thats why i am asking plz if any1 knows anything , or can u advice me what to do ?!! cuz my phone sucks compared to my friends regular updated stock m8 in every aspect , sound , performance , battery , benchmarks , ......etc

aymanzz said:
any1 knows if we are ever gonna get updates like regular m8 ? , i am still waiting on the root thing hoping they will update ,
any1 have any information or should i go ahead and root ? , is the performance better after rooting and removing all that bloatware or no significant difference ?
last question plz , does xposed module work with this phone and sense 6 toolbox use in android revolution hd rom ?
i tried asking million times here and and htc and called them and chatted online with them and all says they have no information and only 1 source ( august-sept ) under testing ,, so thats why i am asking plz if any1 knows anything , or can u advice me what to do ?!! cuz my phone sucks compared to my friends regular updated stock m8 in every aspect , sound , performance , battery , benchmarks , ......etc
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I read somewhere that our dual sim should get directly Android L and until then no update. Xposed module, sense 6 and Wanam Xsense are working good, of course u need to be rooted

FYI - You might want to update this guide to point to the official TWRP for M8 now that it supports Dual SIM.

cimnine said:
Hi
As I struggled a bit, here's how to root the HTC One M8 Dual SIM.
...
Cheers,
Chris
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@cimnine, I'll leave these links here for you to put in the OP and for the other guys to have at hand:
0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Radio_1.18.30306251.05G_30.57.306251.00L_release_381655_combined_signed.zip 1.40 GB
2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip 1.45 GB
M8_dugl_preload.zip 89.5 MB
m8_dugl_stock_recovery_1.45.401.12.img 13.6 MB
0P6BIMG_M8_TWRP_Recovery_2.8.0.5_CPTB 12.50 MB Thanks to @Captain_Throwback
OTA_M8_DUGL_K444_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_3.33.401.6-1.45.401.12_R_release_3986927s90q9xyzwqo8q8g.zip
Cheers!

donmarkoni said:
@cimnine, I'll leave these links here for you to put in the OP and for the other guys to have at hand:
0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Radio_1.18.30306251.05G_30.57.306251.00L_release_381655_combined_signed.zip 1.40 GB
2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip 1.45 GB
M8_dugl_preload.zip 89.5 MB
m8_dugl_stock_recovery_1.45.401.12.img 13.6 MB
0P6BIMG_M8_TWRP_Recovery_2.8.0.5_CPTB 12.50 MB Thanks to @Captain_Throwback
Cheers!
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No need to post my TWRP here - the official one works fine.

Captain_Throwback said:
No need to post my TWRP here - the official one works fine.
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OK, I will remove if you want me to, but most of the credit goes to you for unified TWRP, working MTP and UMS.

donmarkoni said:
@cimnine, I'll leave these links here for you to put in the OP and for the other guys to have at hand:
0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Radio_1.18.30306251.05G_30.57.306251.00L_release_381655_combined_signed.zip 1.40 GB
2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip 1.45 GB
M8_dugl_preload.zip 89.5 MB
m8_dugl_stock_recovery_1.45.401.12.img 13.6 MB
0P6BIMG_M8_TWRP_Recovery_2.8.0.5_CPTB 12.50 MB Thanks to @Captain_Throwback
Cheers!
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@donmarkoni: i posted this question in the stock recovery thread but got no reply...
i have downloaded the mega file 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Ra.... 2 times before and tried winzip, 7-zip and winrar but zip file is corrupt. is this a new file? i cant see an md5 or sha. size of my download from windows properties is 1,506,353,851 bytes.
have you checked the file?
the '2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip' is a clean TWRP backup?
i have made my own backup by temp installing TWRP 2.8 so can also confirm that works (thanks again Captain_Throwback)
any sign of an original RUU yet?

Stepp said:
I read somewhere that our dual sim should get directly Android L and until then no update. Xposed module, sense 6 and Wanam Xsense are working good, of course u need to be rooted
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See that table from http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.ch/2014/10/htc-devices-to-receive-android-50.html
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guidogsbn said:
With re-locked bootloader and stock recovery OTA will work:good:
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That's why I usually don't install the recovery but only boot it. We'll see in Spring 2015 if it works, it seems that we won't get an update any sooner.
PS: Can some moderator remove the 5 Minutes Wait restriction from my account? I'm not exactly new to XDA, am I?

gazzacbr said:
@donmarkoni: i posted this question in the stock recovery thread but got no reply...
i have downloaded the mega file 0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12_R_Ra.... 2 times before and tried winzip, 7-zip and winrar but zip file is corrupt. is this a new file? i cant see an md5 or sha. size of my download from windows properties is 1,506,353,851 bytes.
have you checked the file?
the '2014-07-26--03-35-20 KOT49H release-keys.zip' is a clean TWRP backup?
i have made my own backup by temp installing TWRP 2.8 so can also confirm that works (thanks again Captain_Throwback)
any sign of an original RUU yet?
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0P6BIMG_M8_DUGL_K44_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.12.....signed.zip is a encrypted signed zip, as the file name suggests. It does work, as you can see here. All other files are good too. That's all I can say about it, as I don't have that phone, I was just helping.

cimnine said:
That's why I usually don't install the recovery but only boot it. We'll see in Spring 2015 if it works, it seems that we won't get an update any sooner.
PS: Can some moderator remove the 5 Minutes Wait restriction from my account? I'm not exactly new to XDA, am I?
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Maybe earlier with 4.4.4 as LLabTooFer4 posted on twitter :
LlabTooFeR ‏@LlabTooFeR 30. Sep.
M8 Dual SIM users don't be disappointed not getting 4.4.3, you will get 4.4.4 before the end of October
:good:

donmarkoni;...encrypted signed zip...That's all I can say about it said:
Ok, thanks for info. Looks like at least one user had success with it so i will keep it in a safe place
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SM-G9287 Root?

Any Information of the root of this version? I haven't found anything yet

johnyx1989 said:
Any Information of the root of this version? I haven't found anything yet
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Nor me

It is rooted, however the information is in Chinese on bbs.52samsung.com
Will trip Knox, will require 3rd party kernel, come with rwrp 2.8.7.0
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Free mobile app

Using arter97's 928C kernel. Works fine for me.

Rooting G9287
kebong said:
Using arter97's 928C kernel. Works fine for me.
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This is a promising quote. I've been onto various chinese website and translated the pages, downloaded various TWRPs for the G9287 but flashing it doesn't complete. It doesn't fail but it doesn't pass either. Kebong. If you've managed to root a G9287 please could you go into a bit more detail? I can see on chinese forums that there are ROMs so it must be possible to root. So close yet so far.
Thank you.

i also fails, this is what i got try flash both TWRP and Philt all fails with this message (i dont understand chinese). I try to work on research and found that it might need to download Crom service from galaxy store to unlock bootloader, but i cant find in my Galaxy Apps store (any one have link for APK so i can try it). Or anyone knows what is going on attached is the screen shot i got

Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.

kebong said:
Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.
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Have you guys tried using CROM Settings app from the samsung store first and then rebooting in download mode and installing respective recoveries?
Give it a go

kapeedp said:
Have you guys tried using CROM Settings app from the samsung store first and then rebooting in download mode and installing respective recoveries?
Give it a go
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can you uploaded me crom apk i cant download it in samsung store i wanna flash cuatoms recovery. thanks

kebong said:
Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.
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Happy things, G9287C ROOT has been completed today
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china chenli! thanks for good news but can you please tell us how you managed the root?

System Update - no command - in recovery
china chenli said:
Happy things, G9287C ROOT has been completed today
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I found CROM system app which fixed the first stumbling block. Finally I could flash a custom (Philz) recovery via odin. It passed. Brilliant. However I press all the buttons at the same time to get out of bootloader. I can't stop it booting up, but I just power down again then boot into recovery.
At this point it shows a lying down android and says 'system update...'. After a few seconds it says 'no command' then boots into the stock recovery with no apparent change. It still boots up but not changes seen. I've had a search around forums. The issue is mentioned but no solution found.
So close, yet so far!
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Bathhope said:
I found CROM system app which fixed the first stumbling block. Finally I could flash a custom (Philz) recovery via odin. It passed. Brilliant. However I press all the buttons at the same time to get out of bootloader. I can't stop it booting up, but I just power down again then boot into recovery.
At this point it shows a lying down android and says 'system update...'. After a few seconds it says 'no command' then boots into the stock recovery with no apparent change. It still boots up but not changes seen. I've had a search around forums. The issue is mentioned but no solution found.
So close, yet so far!
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Okay - so, when you've flashed via odin, hold down all the buttons to reboot but DON'T HOLD THEM FOR TOO LONG! Immediately jump to to home, vol up and power and hold that. It's all about the speed. When I did this it booted straight into Philz. Don't let it reboot. That's the key. After 3 weeks of trying. I'm finally rooted.
For CROM Settings - do an internet search. I found one that said it was for standard S6. It worked fine for S6 Edge+.

Here you go guys CROM Settings

What are you guys using the CROM for? @[email protected]

We use CROM because otherwise cannot flash anything by odin. I just successfully root.
Anybody able to create International Samsung Keyboard in flashable zip.? Samsung Chinese keyboard lack a lot of language and also not applying keyboard according to theme change. I try push SamsungIme and Lib file from G928C dump file and set permission with no luck. I think flashable zip should running fine.

using http://bbs.gfan.com/android-8073937-1-1.html
for me - nice rom
only must translate aurora setting and weather in english- have russian only
http://postimg.org/image/sunlpbo9f/
http://postimg.org/image/st8735lxh/
http://postimg.org/image/4ocye724z/

ROOT
With me is under baseband version: G9287ZHU1AOH5. Can I root my phone too?
How to use this CROM (APK)?Is there Philz for my G9287?

SM-G9287 root via Odin
To root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 variant or with G9287ZHU1A0H5 baseband version via Odin, follow these instructions:
****WARNING: This will trip your device's KNOX WARRANTY.****
I am not responsible if during the rooting process you brick your device or make it completely dead.
This is just a guide how to root your device.
1. Download these files to your PC:
> CROM Service​4shared.com/mobile/2CaRP69sba/CROM_Service.html​> Odin3 v.3.10.7​4shared.com/rar/74xTnC-Rce/Odin3_v3107.html​> Smart Switch​samsung.com/us/smart-switch/assets/downloads/Smart_Switch-PC_4.0.15093_11.exe​> G9287 Tar File​4shared.com/file/PBnmMkgsba/G9287-Root.html​2. Install Smart Switch in to your PC.
3. Transfer CROM Service into your device and install it.
4. Open CROM Service and choose option that unlocks your device.
5. Unzip and run Odin3 to your PC.
6. Make sure your device has a battery life at least 60%.
7. In your device, enable OEM unlock and USB debugging.
8. Turn off your device and reboot to the Recovery Mode (push Volume Down + Home key + Power key buttons for 2-3 seconds).
9. Push Volume Up button to continue.
10. Connect your device to your PC. Odin3 must notice that you have connected your device, so on the tool you must see the “added” message displayed along with the ID:COM section which now should be blue.
11. In Odin3, click "AP" button then search for the tar file you had downloaded.
12. Select "Start" from Odin3 and wait while your device is being updated or rooted.
13. Finally, when the installation procedure is over on Odin3 you will see the “pass” message displayed and your device will automatically reboot.
14. Disconnect your device from your PC.
14. CONGRATULATIONS! Your device is now rooted.
**all credits goes to netded.com. :highfive:

where can I find Debud and OEM? I do not find it.

kennyshrek said:
where can I find Debud and OEM? I do not find it.
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you have to enable developer mode click on build number until you get it
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Yanyan_FTW said:
To root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 variant or with G9287ZHU1A0H5 baseband version via Odin, follow these instructions:
2. Install Smart Switch in to your PC.
3. Transfer CROM Service into your device and install it.
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Just wondering.... Why do we need to install smart switch, can't we just transfer CROM to the device and install it. What is Smart Switch needed for. Thanks!

[L09][C432][7.0][EMUI 5.0.X] octoPLUS v1.1 - B382 (03.24.18)

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octoPLUS is a ROM resulted by a headproject on P9 and at least an addition to all P9 Plus running an L09 model on C432.
We know 99%, oreo will come to this device and someaday more of my builds
I hope everyone get it working
Instructions
000. If rooted before, use unSU script by osmOsis
1. Use latest TWRP + Firmware as possible (every build is listed to work with followed build state)
2. Wipe data, vendor and system + internal for clean flash (cust,version and product wiped by script)
3. Flash zip and wait until its finish
4. Reboot device
5. Be happy with a hopefully better working device.
Safetynet Workaround
1. After boot enable developer options
2. Enable ADB debugging
3. Enable USB debugging
4. Rebootdevice again
5. Check Safetynet
Changelog (comming soon)
v1.1
March security patch
Download
XDA:DevDB Information
[L09][C432][7.0][EMUI 5.0.X] octoPLUS v1.1 - B382 (03.24.18), ROM for the Huawei P9 Plus
Contributors
dkionline
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: 382
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.1
Created 2018-03-27
Last Updated 2018-03-26

Wonderful news this ROM is. Would you be kind to post some screenshots, more details etc... Is it only for the model you have written on the thread or it could be flashed to other P9+ models? I own VIE-L29C185.
Either way thank you for your effort.

Video or image? Good work

Works great. The only issue i have is that Snapchat isnt working anymore. How can i solve this?
Solved: hide via magisk!

dkionline said:
octoPLUS is a ROM resulted by a headproject on P9 and at least an addition to all P9 Plus running an L09 model on C432.
We know 99%, oreo will come to this device and someaday more of my builds
I hope everyone get it working
Instructions
000. If rooted before, use unSU script by osmOsis
1. Use latest TWRP + Firmware as possible (every build is listed to work with followed build state)
2. Wipe data, vendor and system + internal for clean flash (cust,version and product wiped by script)
3. Flash zip and wait until its finish
4. Reboot device
5. Be happy with a hopefully better working device.
Safetynet Workaround
1. After boot enable developer options
2. Enable ADB debugging
3. Enable USB debugging
4. Rebootdevice again
5. Check Safetynet
Changelog (comming soon)
v1.1
March security patch
Download
XDA:DevDB Information
[L09][C432][7.0][EMUI 5.0.X] octoPLUS v1.1 - B382 (03.24.18), ROM for the Huawei P9 Plus
Contributors
dkionline
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: 382
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.1
Created 2018-03-27
Last Updated 2018-03-26
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good work！after p9 get oero，it may get a pt. could you built the rom like lineage on p9plus?

jakiced said:
Wonderful news this ROM is. Would you be kind to post some screenshots, more details etc... Is it only for the model you have written on the thread or it could be flashed to other P9+ models? I own VIE-L29C185.
Either way thank you for your effort.
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We have to test it together, maybe we find the needed part.
nightcervant said:
Video or image? Good work
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Mostly same like P9. Will post after april patch arrives.
dgqyushen011223 said:
good work！after p9 get oero，it may get a pt. could you built the rom like lineage on p9plus?
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Its a mather of how stable the EMUI sources are, but im too want run it more or less with 8.1 or later with P, but time will say what comming to us.

Sorry but I don't understand , what are the main differences Vs stock rom ?

Fil76 said:
Sorry but I don't understand , what are the main differences Vs stock rom ?
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Deleted some apps and changed structure on screen. Updated most apps to actual version.

- Fingerprint sensor does not work (back to previous screen)
- Developer options does not work (I cannot enter to enable USB debugging or allow unknown applications)
- Advanced settings does not work either (I cannot allow connection to Hisuite for restore / backup)
- PIN for unlock screen not work, forced close settings. A security bug or error?
- Bluetooth not work
- Impossible to uninstall anything, crash and soft reboot

Solved (parcially)
An error during installation not installing /cust and other things.
Only bluetooth, NFC and notepad, calculator and other apps installation errors persists.

@NandoHerrera tell me what you did before flashing. Maybe i can Change the script in Next build.

Hi, i wan't to go back to stock rom. But if i try to install via sdcard, i get the error, that the firmware is up to date and it don't want to install. I think the problem is the build-number. How can i fix this problem?

Works great... just asking in advance, if I want to go back to original stock rom, can I just do the dload folder with update.app and press all 3 side buttons to flash back? Thank you

n8210 said:
Works great... just asking in advance, if I want to go back to original stock rom, can I just do the dload folder with update.app and press all 3 side buttons to flash back? Thank you
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No, this is blocked. Better load with erecovery, or hwota/HuRu.

dkionline said:
No, this is blocked. Better load with erecovery, or hwota/HuRu.
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Thanks again. I was playing around with eRecovery before this and but I never got it to work. It will connect to the house wifi but never did managed to download or restore. Using mobile data is the same. Nothing gets done.
Btw, with P9 Plus VIE-L29, when we use update.app, do we put the dload folder on the external sd card or on the phone's internal memory???
Currently everything works great. Definitely increased in sound volume. With the original rom, i always have the volume at 80-90%. With your rom, I have to set it to 40-50% or else it is too loud for my environment. Loving it so far...

n8210 said:
Thanks again. I was playing around with eRecovery before this and but I never got it to work. It will connect to the house wifi but never did managed to download or restore. Using mobile data is the same. Nothing gets done.
Btw, with P9 Plus VIE-L29, when we use update.app, do we put the dload folder on the external sd card or on the phone's internal memory???
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eRecovery is working on European brands only with changing DNS in Router and register the exact Firmware.
dload isn't working with FullOTA-MF, as @dkionline mentioned.
For going back to Stock Firmware (for some reason in the future) you can use for VIE this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75787156&postcount=3

Tecalote said:
eRecovery is working on European brands only with changing DNS in Router and register the exact Firmware.
dload isn't working with FullOTA-MF, as @dkionline mentioned.
For going back to Stock Firmware (for some reason in the future) you can use for VIE this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75787156&postcount=3
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Thanks. Well, always have a Plan B instead of searching for one when I absolutely need it. And going back to original stock rom is the safest. Have a nice weekend, thank you once again.

How do i get the navigation keys to the bottom of the screen when i am in landscape mode?