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{x10}[NEWCOMER/NEWBIE/BEGINNER]-FULL PDF GUIDE FOR ROOTING/FLASHING/ULBL/RLBL

Hello Newcomers and welcome to XDA, first of all. I created This thread for easing you all especially newbies and get used to XDA as fast as possible and also share my experience too along with it
In this thread, i will attach few zipped files containing PDF Tutorial which includes:
[BEGINNER]
*Necessary Knowledge needed to be learnt by Newbies - DONE
*Rooting Guide - DONE
*General Guide for Recovery & Flashing/Instalation of Custom ROM - DONE
[INTERMEDIATE]
*Unlocking Bootloader - DONE
*General Installation of Custom ULBL Kernels and ROMs - DONE
[XPERIENCED]
*Relocking Bootloader And Restore - DONE. Tested
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For experienced relocked users: THANK YOU
Why did i divide into three categories: Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced? Actually, i'm not doing this for fun like in Game Level. It's in order to keep your phone works safe and functioning normally in your daily life. If the person took his/her steps too early, doesn't know what he/she is doing or doesn't know what's going to happen next, mistakes could be easily made and he/she might face consequences of bricking the phone.
In order to tweak/play safe with your phone, the guide PDFs will inform you about necessary knowledge needed to be learnt in certain level step by step. I don't mind you learn quickly, but if you done anything wrong to phone, Sorry alright because i'm not gonna be responsible to your actions to your device. so In your own Risk
If you have doubts, feel free PM me or other ROM developers.
For Newbies, About the files, pls be patient alright If Can, please recommend other X10 newcomers/juniors who came here recently, for preventing them from bricking their phones]
Specially Thanks to:
DooMLoRD for providing awesome, trusted fixed flashtool
Azuzu for Rooting/Flashing Link And Flashtool
Zdzihu for his Xrecovery
Championswimmer for allowing me continue writing Relocking Guide using AOKP .if not, i couldn't continue post result here
X10Forever for allowing me continue writing Relocking Guide using MoKee OS .if not, i couldn't continue post result here
alzbac for allowing me to used DonutHD Locked Bootloaded ROM as reference to install Custom ROMs
Without their help, i can't write these Also thank you for all of you, for reading this too Very Much Appreciated.

Necessary Tools For Rooting/Flashing X10 [Trusted]
Necessary Computer Application Tools to be accompanied with PDF guides.
1)- FlashTool_0.2.9.1-GBready_root_xRec Flashtool Click Here and Extract into a folder for easing your job alright(thanks them too )
Source of thread video tutorial and tools:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196421
-[Optional](My Customised/Added Flashtool): Coming Soon. Will Be Uploaded In Mediafire or somewhere
2)-X10 USB Cable for Computer and Phone
3)-Sony PCC Companion (May be needed for updating to Version 2.3.3Official if you haven't updated to 2.3.3yet)
PDF GUIDE COMING SOON...Pls Be patient alright
Whitefang

[BEGINNER]
[BEGINNER - COMPLETED]
3 PDF Files available. Each Related To Previous File. I zipped it So just get 7Zip Manager for extracting, and good for future unzipping different formats too.
Attachments Down Here ​[Beginner 1 Of 3] - Necessary Knowledge needed to be learnt by Newbies
- View attachment 1131771
[Beginner 2 Of 3] - Rooting Guide (TRUSTED)
- View attachment 1131979
[Beginner 3 Of 3] - General Guide for Recovery & Flashing/Installation of Custom ROM
- View attachment 1136084
Feel free give comments/suggestions for further improvements Much Appreciated
whitefang

[intermediate]
[INTERMEDIATE - COMPLETED]
Intermediate Definition: Full-Fledged LB Custom ROMs User, have wide knowledge about rooting, flashing, unlocking bootloader, Custom Kernels and Custom ROMs
Attachments Down Here ​[Intermediate 1 Of 2] - Unlocking Bootloader Guide
- View attachment 1131845
[Intermediate 2 Of 2] - General Installation Guide of Custom ULBL Kernels and ROMs
- View attachment 1142417
Tools For Identifying SIMLOCK Certificate/Unlocking Bootloader X10:
- S1TOOL.7z (Identifying Tool For SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE: SEMC/SETOOL2/NONE)(extract its content in specific folder)
Source of thread link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259617
- QSD8250.7z (Unlocking Bootloader Tool) (extract its content in specific folder)
Source of thread link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253277
UPDATED: EXTRA HELP TIPS:
- If Ya wish to get Stock 3.0.1.G.0.75 Firmwares without re-Updating via PCC but via flashtool, visit this X10 Stock Firmware Collection thread by Senior THeLogiC (thanks him too ) Many Region's Versions are available Enjoy Flashing

[Xperienced]
[XPERIENCED - COMPLETED]
Xperienced Definition: Have Wide knowledge of Unlocking Bootloader, Flashing Custom UB Kernels, and Custom ROMs.
But another distinctive characteristics among users [Not Me alright, i'm just lucky ] that is able to Analyse Cause of Problem of rebooting and restoring locked bootloaders' ROM safe and sound. Execute Absolute Restoring methods for Relocking + Restoring Locked Bootloaders ROM. In other words, he/she may unlock /relock bootloader/restoring as he/she wants.
Lol Okay, okay..Here's it
There will be only 1 File for now..Excluded One. Those who have already unlocked their ROMs, pls read this carefully. Relocking bootloaders Steps may vary due to flashing which ROMs. Relocking is simple, but restoring original data won't be easy, may brick your phone. [Serious Mode]I survived twice
1)Relocking Bootloader And Restore - DONE. Successfully Tested On few ROMs. . Different ROMs might lead to different pathway for relocking
Attachments Down Here ​
[Xperienced 1 of 1] - Relocking Bootloader And Restore
- View attachment 1206116
- [NEEDED] 3.0.1.G.0.75 KERNEL + BASEBAND
- [NEEDED] Senior champ's KCernel V3 thread and download link
EXTRA: COMMON Q&A has been added in Final Section. ENJOY EVERYONE Good Luck And Enjoy Flashing

nice thread
awesome work

Nice work buddy, this is certainly going to help alot of people.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

Nice work
very cool work... thanks.

thanks
good work

Mr
Hi Whitefang, thanks for a clear read just what I needed. Thank great work

Flashing Kernels
Hi. Thanks again for work, i have a question. If i flash any custom kernel how do i get back to stock kernel? I'm on Donut HD 2.2.7 no updates on stock kernel now.

IDreadman said:
Hi. Thanks again for work, i have a question. If i flash any custom kernel how do i get back to stock kernel? I'm on Donut HD 2.2.7 no updates on stock kernel now.
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If you search for 'x10 stock kernel' you should find a stock kernel with xrecovery. I found it a month ago, just don't remember where.
-Jaramie
from my X10S on DooMKernel 6 @ 1113mhz

Bravo , bagus !
Hi , You Work is very usefull to those newbie like me , THanks you for made this kind of PDF !

Nice idea @whitefang
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

This is so helpful I am definatley lloking forward to relocking bootloader guide as I'm waiting to unlock and a bit more stable ics but now we have camera anyways thabks whitefanf
sent from my x10 using xda premium

Long waited??!! It"s finally here the final piece - xperienced
Hello again everyone especially those who are looking forward for the last piece of PDF tutorial Guide - Relocking Bootloader And Restore It's finally done. Thank you for all your supports and motivation for helping us completing it.
Modified in Post #5 and changed title "Experienced" into "Xperienced"
Enjoy reading and make sure follow instruction and precaution properly alright everyone
HAve a nice day. And Seeyou again. I hoped that you all can recommend this thread to all fresh X10 newbies in futures. Cheers and many thanks
Whitefang

HELPP!!
hey all,, im newbies here and this is my frst post.. im not sure wat is wrong but seemly i followed all the instruction given in (unlock bootloader).. but the qsd8250_semc suddenly close by it self without show any result after i press any key.. later that, i do a cnfirmation at s1tool and it seems like it is not successfull unlocked.. because its still R4A024.. pls guys.. help me.. i've facing this hole day.. feel tired already..:crying:

mr_coOl89 said:
hey all,, im newbies here and this is my frst post.. im not sure wat is wrong but seemly i followed all the instruction given in (unlock bootloader).. but the qsd8250_semc suddenly close by it self without show any result after i press any key.. later that, i do a cnfirmation at s1tool and it seems like it is not successfull unlocked.. because its still R4A024.. pls guys.. help me.. i've facing this hole day.. feel tired already..:crying:
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Try reinatalling your drivers:/
Sent from my X10S using xda premium

Relocking Bootloader oopsee
Mr, Whitefang, I made a little.. mistake, if you could call it that.. I had a buggy rom and wanted to reflash it, and without properly checking what rom i selected, I accidently selected the "X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf" in the menu, connected my phone, then realized I had just relocked the Bootloader..
The phone still starts up normally with custom Kernel and all, but I cant re-unlock it..
What on earth do I do?
EDIT:
Soo, I flashed it with the Kernel + baseband ftf file. and it started up normally.. I believe I might be able to unlock the BL again.. Im lucky I survived it...
Great guide.. Helped me unlock the BL in the first place...

Great guides, something I was looking for for a while now.
First problem (I'm a newbie), I was at Beginner 2 of 3 and at step 7, but the boot logo is stuck. But I did exactly what you told me to do. And I had the exact specs you defined. What should I do? I can't find a stock rom ftf because they're all down
Edit: Fixed it

How to successfully unlock Redmi Note 3 SE (Kate) bootloader, and install TWRP

Hello, after owning this phone for around 3 days, I decided to unlock the bootloader, and flash TWRP. The biggest problem is that I had never owned a device similar to this, so I was new to ADB, MiFlash, and all those other different things. I've been looking a lot online, trying to find a great tutorial, and I finally found one that I believe will help a lot of Kate users. Let me start off by saying that I don't take ANY credit for this whatsoever. I found this tutorial on Xiaomi.eu forums, and I had to look very hard. That's why I am sharing it with you.
All credits go to t-ryder @ xiaomi.eu forums. His tutorial was the one that helped me successfully unlock my phones bootloader and install TWRP.
What you will need is the file that he provided which can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1cyJDH0uIykTGpOMUY1N2pENVE/view . This file contains MiFlash, ADB tools, fastboot rom, TWRP, and the file required to unlock the device. Inside, there is a .pdf file that if you follow carefully like I did, you will have an unlocked bootloader.
I am personally running Xiaomi.eu ROM now, but I am planning on trying some kenzo roms later. The most important thing is to make backups.
The tutorial is step by step, so you should have no issues. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, I will help you as much as possible.
Hope this has helped you.
EDIT: This is his original post https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads...unlock-redmi-note-3-se-kate-bootloader.36255/

Thank you
Perfect! Thank you to help me find my way through the XRN3 Kate jungle !

odav said:
Perfect! Thank you to help me find my way through the XRN3 Kate jungle !
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I guess the same as here: http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/24...xiaomieu-mi-globe-cm/?page=68#comment-3709384
It's in French, open it with Chrome (for translation), posted by Kuan (click revealed hidden content). I did it few days ago for my wife phone (kate) and worked well.
However, I guess it's better because we don't have to deal with fastboot rom.

I tried it over 2 times.But not become successful

MUST INCLUDE QUALCOMM or MEDIATEK TO COMMENTS OR THREAD TITLE

* * * ATTENTION MOTO E4 USERS * * *
Since the Moto E4 has TWO variants (Qualcomm and Mediatek) PLEASE include YOUR variant in the title of your thread or mention your variant in
your comment to reduce confusion within the threads. Here are a few examples:
Comment Examples: I can no longer open photos on my Mediatek device running latest build" or "Can I install Xposed on my Qualcomm Moto E4?"
Thread Examples: "I need help figuring out why my Qualcomm Moto E4 won't boot up." or "Where can I find the latest GApps and Viper Audio links for my
Mediatek Moto E4?"
Qualcomm variants have THEIR OWN Development section. Please ONLY post Qualcomm variant threads and comments in this section. (adding variant to comment or thread title not required in Development section)
Mediatek variants have THEIR OWN Development section. Please ONLY post Mediatek variant threads and comments in this section. (adding variant to comment or thread title not required in Development section)
BOTH variants share ALL other Moto E4 sections, which is why adding Qualcomm or Mediatek is so important.
To increase the visibility, chance of receiving an answer, or response to your thread or post, you can also add these tags; [QUALCOMM] or [MEDIATEK]
Please follow the above instructions to remain compliant with Forum Rules:
"2. Post using a clear and descriptive subject and message."
Following this will GREATLY REDUCE the confusion within the threads due to the differences in the Qualcomm / Mediatek variants.
Thank you.

Device Description -
Name: Moto E (4) - Nick is Perry
Board: msm8937
Variant: Qualcomm
Android: 7.1.1 Nougat
Bootloader: 0xBA09
Carrier: Metro PCS
Quad Core Processor
Hope that's enough device info for some help.
Ok so currently my bootloader is locked and is currently running on the stock Metro PCS ROM. I came to XDA for my device because every where I look you have people who use the dirty methods of rooting which aren't very reliable. Aka (KingRoot and KingoRoot). I've tried both and they don't work.
So at this point I know you can't Root this phone with the latest one click Root methods. So now I'm looking for the manual ADB/Fastboot method to unlock the bootloader and install any available and working custom recovery such as TWRP or Philz. Then with that flashed I can Root using SuperSU flashable zip.
After that I can work on making a ROM that is DeBloated and DeOdexed, and maybe add some custom mods. Also removing Metro PCS's custom boot animation will happen it adds too much time too the bootup. But this project will have too be a thing of the future as someone needs too upload the files for unlocking this device and recovery.
Hope some of this information will help inspire more work done on this phone.

I made an entire guide in rooting the stock Qualcomm version man, its in my signature, I'm on metro and I'm rooted, have twrp, and I'm running a custom aosip rom. The search bar is your best friend.

NonStickAtom785 said:
Device Description -
Name: Moto E (4) - Nick is Perry
Board: msm8937
Variant: Qualcomm
Android: 7.1.1 Nougat
Bootloader: 0xBA09
Carrier: Metro PCS
Quad Core Processor
Hope that's enough device info for some help.
Ok so currently my bootloader is locked and is currently running on the stock Metro PCS ROM. I came to XDA for my device because every where I look you have people who use the dirty methods of rooting which aren't very reliable. Aka (KingRoot and KingoRoot). I've tried both and they don't work.
So at this point I know you can't Root this phone with the latest one click Root methods. So now I'm looking for the manual ADB/Fastboot method to unlock the bootloader and install any available and working custom recovery such as TWRP or Philz. Then with that flashed I can Root using SuperSU flashable zip.
After that I can work on making a ROM that is DeBloated and DeOdexed, and maybe add some custom mods. Also removing Metro PCS's custom boot animation will happen it adds too much time too the bootup. But this project will have too be a thing of the future as someone needs too upload the files for unlocking this device and recovery.
Hope some of this information will help inspire more work done on this phone.
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It's all been done bro. Search the forum. Root method, custom ROMs, all there. Root with magisk or phh ,(SuperSU gives issues.) And philz recovery has been dead a loooong time. This is a fairly new device, use TWRP.

madbat99 said:
It's all been done bro. Search the forum. Root method, custom ROMs, all there. Root with magisk or phh ,(SuperSU gives issues.) And philz recovery has been dead a loooong time. This is a fairly new device, use TWRP.
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I already new Philz is dead but some people still use it. I'm 15. Do you know where I can find the Root method? And I'm going to do some of my own research on magisk and phh. Thank you for the reply. Also I'm going to start a new thread I'll post it when I'm finished.

NonStickAtom785 said:
I already new Philz is dead but some people still use it. I'm 15. Do you know where I can find the Root method? And I'm going to do some of my own research on magisk and phh. Thank you for the reply. Also I'm going to start a new thread I'll post it when I'm finished.
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Sure thing bro. this is the root guide for the Qualcomm version.
Philz won't work on nougat devices.

I am wondering how to tell the difference between QUALCOMM and MEDIATEK variant.

ctusher said:
I am wondering how to tell the difference between QUALCOMM and MEDIATEK variant.
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Settings/About phone. Perry is Qualcomm, woods is mediatek

Thank you! It says Perry!

Is there any info detailing other differences between the two variants? I bought a charge board for mine on ebay and either I was sold the wrong board, of the boards are different between variants.

Instructions for custom ROM installation, please

I used to be a flashaholic on my last two phones, but now that I'm finally wanting to try a custom ROM on my PH-1, I'm realizing I've forgotten the procedure.
Can someone please direct me to clear instructions for going from stock Pie to a custom ROM?
My phone's bootloader is unlocked.
I poked around on the Essential forum sections but didn't see instructions. Last time I flashed a ROM, it seemed links to instructions were usually included in the thread announcing each ROM. That's apparently not always the case now.
Thanks.

How to root an original H870 "pie"?

Hi,
after updating through LG program, now I have an original PIE branded rom, but have no twrp nor root.
I'm searching for a guide to install twrp and root to an original and clean pie rom, but I find only old guides.
How to install twrp and root to my original pie rom? Links appreciated
Thanks

titomax82 said:
Hi,
after updating through LG program, now I have an original PIE branded rom, but have no twrp nor root.
I'm searching for a guide to install twrp and root to an original and clean pie rom, but I find only old guides.
How to install twrp and root to my original pie rom? Links appreciated
Thanks
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Hello!
Why did you not look at the guides section of this forum before asking - that's BASIC forum etiquette!
Please do that, there's a pinned (!) guide for unlocking the bootloader and installing twrp, so you don't even have to search.
So next time please do search and not just claim to do so (searching requires actual looking) and don't start another useless thread.
Regards
PS if you're absolutely clueless, ask in the noob friendly thread (again, pinned).

grushnickij said:
Hello!
Why did you not look at the guides section of this forum before asking - that's BASIC forum etiquette!
Please do that, there's a pinned (!) guide for unlocking the bootloader and installing twrp, so you don't even have to search.
So next time please do search and not just claim to do so (searching requires actual looking) and don't start another useless thread.
Regards
PS if you're absolutely clueless, ask in the noob friendly thread (again, pinned).
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I already looked to that guides, infact I used them to install twrp and root when I was on nougat or oreo, because they are guides that were created in nougat or oreo times or, best, they clearly state for what version they're right. But reguarding android pie I have not found anything by "date" or by "clear reference to pie"... Have I been clear?

titomax82 said:
I already looked to that guides, infact I used them to install twrp and root when I was on nougat or oreo, because they are guides that were created in nougat or oreo times or, best, they clearly state for what version they're right. But reguarding android pie I have not found anything by "date" or by "clear reference to pie"... Have I been clear?
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Nothing has changed, it still works, as I myself can confirm (just did it last week, when camera started freezing on me, going back from an Android 10 ROM - flashed stock Oreo via lgup, upgraded, installed twrp via fastboot, rooted, np).
But to reiterate... Why exactly didn't you ask in the corresponding thread? Sorry, but I'm a stickler for uncluttered forums.