I see theres but one root thread on this device and even that one is just for beta testing and not stable. Is there anyone working on getting this device rooted?
I haven't tested this so don't take my word on it, but a user on the Moto G4 Plus forums with a XT1622 (normal moto g4) used this guide and rooted their phone. This relies on the G4 Plus build on TWRP working on the G4 which I don't know if it does
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/root-systemless-rooting-supersu-2-74-2-t3405772
I've done it according to the indicated link and it works.
how many new features we can get after root?
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how many new features we can get after root?
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The same as any other phone.
Surprised nothing been out already, quite a popular and decently priced phone.... will keep my eyes open for updates
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The A7U with MM (as I have modified it) has been very satisfactory, but I continue to debate over the upgrade to N7.0.
I did try some early Nougat versions on the old Nexus 5 and a Samsung tablet and ended up reverting back due to various performance issues, but that was a while ago.
Also, some here have reported problems either with the process or with the function of the end resut, so I am looking for some recommendations pro or con about making the move to B15.
Thanks
amphi66 said:
The A7U with MM (as I have modified it) has been very satisfactory, but I continue to debate over the upgrade to N7.0.
I did try some early Nougat versions on the old Nexus 5 and a Samsung tablet and ended up reverting back due to various performance issues, but that was a while ago.
Also, some here have reported problems either with the process or with the function of the end resut, so I am looking for some recommendations pro or con about making the move to B15.
Thanks
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I'm on N and the only reason im on N is because ZTE fixed the VoLTE and its not roaming on Verizon any more. Pretty much works as it should and acts just like a Verizon device which is impressive, because we never get to play with unlocked devices on Verizon.
Now to the actual B15 stuff. Its a bit more laggy then MM and a few apps are pretty much unusable on N. Those are WhatsApp and LinkedIn on my device. I think I've seen another one or two somewhere else.
Camera is definitely better for me. Battery is great for me but it was great before the update.
Pretty sure im forgetting a few things. Overall im happy with the device and even happier that VoLTE works now.
7.1.1 should be out soon, hopefully that takes care of these few issues.
All of this is covered in the nougat thread.
Seeing a higher build number in About Device
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All of this is covered in the nougat thread.
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Thanks for your typical, cryptic response. I see lot of ROM threads and conflicting guides, but certainly no "Nougat thread". Can you offer a link?
Regards.
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Thanks for your typical, cryptic response. I see lot of ROM threads and conflicting guides, but certainly no "Nougat thread". Can you offer a link?
Regards.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3552251
This is the thread that was started when nougat was released.
It mostly covers flashing issues but there is feedback as well.
You can also read the zte forum for lots of N opinions, probably more then anyone could ever need.
Personally I think its ok, but only with custom kernel to speed it up. Hoping 7.1.1 will be better.
lafester said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3552251
This is the thread that was started when nougat was released.
It mostly covers flashing issues but there is feedback as well.
You can also read the zte forum for lots of N opinions, probably more then anyone could ever need.
Personally I think its ok, but only with custom kernel to speed it up. Hoping 7.1.1 will be better.
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Thanks, hadn't seen it & gave it a read. I loaded Stock (rooted) 7.0 and found it fine. Perhaps a touch slower than MM, but certainly no noticeable problems (or benefit).
I had Substratum working 98% (including Android System) in MM so missed the darker theme. Also TB was unable to see its archive on the extSDcard, although worked fine when I moved it to the internal storage.
Also tried RR, but couldn't get Gapps to install over the ROM (TWRP errors: either unsupported device or incompatible ROM errors), so reverted back to B29 for now.
I saved a TWRP BU of B15 w/ all data for a starting point when 7.1 is released.
Hi. I moved to an S5 with PB1 a year and change ago, and just a few weeks ago to QB2. I've been very pleasantly surprised at how much better MM is than LP (battery life, voice commands, a few other things), and it has me pondering whether to go further.
I'm rooted now, see a few threads talking about Nougat, but they still look a little bleeding edgy to me. I'm not a developer and won't be staying at a Holiday Inn tonight. I don't have power needs so don't want to press forward to somewhere that the juice would be worth the squeeze for me. But if the OS in general works much more nicely like the bump I just experienced, I'm interested.
I rooted my phone years ago, while on an s3, because it was getting slow, I wanted to debloat, and there were a few apps I wanted to use for long distance motorcycling that worked better with root for letting me trigger various things to open or close. I stuck with root on the s5 and I still use the apps needing root a bit but haven't been doing as much of that tinkering and customizing as I thought I might. I'm not sure if I care all that much about root anymore, though I've got it. I just want things to work smoothly.
So is there a nice stable Nougat that I can get to without a lot of work to keep it running and workaround glitches?
Yo can only go to Nougat if you have a unlock bootloader. If not, here is the guide.... https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529.
If you have a unlock bootloader, here is one of the best ROM's to install https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...opment/rom-resurrection-remix-n-klte-t3510376 .
You will need Open Gapps with that ROM also.
HolyHog, thanks for your reply. I've got an unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery on stock MM QB2 c/o this method and jrkruse. I appreciate the caution and the links.
I've seen your various posts pushing Resurrection Remix and know you're a big fan of it. It's right for you. From what I said, do you think it's right for me?
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HolyHog, thanks for your reply. I've got an unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery on stock MM QB2 c/o this method and jrkruse. I appreciate the caution and the links.
I've seen your various posts pushing Resurrection Remix and know you're a big fan of it. It's right for you. From what I said, do you think it's right for me?
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Yes, it is very stable and has many fine tuning tweaks baked right into the settings. I have tried all the available versions and found RR to be the best by far. I do own a copy of Nova Launcher to tweak it even more. I also use Verizon Messages for texting & MS Outlook for emails. Outlook handles multiple email accounts the best for my needs.
Hi, and thanx for the chance to introduce myself. My name is Tom and I've only just realized that anyone can make modifications to their Android phone. I found XDA when I googled a search for how to jailbreak my Verizon Moto Z Play, I take it from reading posts that unlocking it is not possible yet. (Hopefully soon).
For now I am using an XT1607 Moto G4 Play which I bought with the SIM unlocked and I've also Unlocked the bootloader. It has Android 6.0.1 I'm looking forward to learning how to develop my own apps, and maybe OS but for now I'm wondering what modifications would be recommended for the Moto G4 play? I'm not familiar with the various firmware and software modifications and though I've found some apps to add, I would welcome suggestions for those as well.
Thanx, and Semper Fi to any of my USMC brothers!
Tom
better changes i did in my moto g (xt1622)
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Hi, and thanx for the chance to introduce myself. My name is Tom and I've only just realized that anyone can make modifications to their Android phone. I found XDA when I googled a search for how to jailbreak my Verizon Moto Z Play, I take it from reading posts that unlocking it is not possible yet. (Hopefully soon).
For now I am using an XT1607 Moto G4 Play which I bought with the SIM unlocked and I've also Unlocked the bootloader. It has Android 6.0.1 I'm looking forward to learning how to develop my own apps, and maybe OS but for now I'm wondering what modifications would be recommended for the Moto G4 play? I'm not familiar with the various firmware and software modifications and though I've found some apps to add, I would welcome suggestions for those as well.
Thanx, and Semper Fi to any of my USMC brothers!
Tom
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I have downloader the Moto g5 launcher, and the ****/weather widget
I have activated the System Ui
Do you want to learn?..
What's the best, easiest way to upgrade manually from Android 7.0 to Oreo 8.1? I'm not getting OTG with 7.0, so I need to try something else without having to buy a new phone. I just spent money to have the charging port fixed, don't want to switch phones again, but need this feature. Thanks!
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What's the best, easiest way to upgrade manually from Android 7.0 to Oreo 8.1? I'm not getting OTG with 7.0, so I need to try something else without having to buy a new phone. I just spent money to have the charging port fixed, don't want to switch phones again, but need this feature. Thanks!
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Which Kinzie phone do you have, Moto X Force or Droid Turbo 2?
You can root the Moto X force and there are some custom roms but not Oreo 8.1, I don't think. You cannot root Droid Turbo 2 at all.
Neither phone got past Nougat for stock firmware.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
Nooo!
ChazzMatt said:
Which Kinzie phone do you have, Moto X Force or Droid Turbo 2?
You can root the Moto X force and there are some custom roms but not Oreo 8.1 I don't think. You cannot root Droid Turbo 2 at all.
Neither phone got past Nougat for stock firmware.
Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
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Oh Dang!! I have the Droid Turbo 2. So when I'm on YouTube and they're showing those videos that say "How to upgrade ANY Android phone to Oreo 8.1" they're not talking about DT2? What would happen if I tried it? Has anyone done it? Just curious. I'm thinking about getting a Moto G5 Plus if I can't upgrade. This one DEFINITELY has 8.1, correct?
Thanks for your replies!
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Oh Dang!! I have the Droid Turbo 2. So when I'm on YouTube and they're showing those videos that say "How to upgrade ANY Android phone to Oreo 8.1" they're not talking about DT2? What would happen if I tried it? Has anyone done it? Just curious. I'm thinking about getting a Moto G5 Plus if I can't upgrade. This one DEFINITELY has 8.1, correct?
Thanks for your replies!
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No, if the phone can't be rooted (2015 "Kinzie" Droid Turbo 2) you can only use stock firmware.
If the phone can be rooted (2015 "Kinzie" Moto X Force), you're still dependent on what devs can and will do. The devs with the kernel skills needed to adapt last Kinzie Nougat stock kernel to run on Oreo 8.1 - - which then allows ROMs to be ported - - may wish to spend time on other devices.
The 2014 "Quark" (Droid Turbo/Moto Maxx/Moto Turbo) all have bootloader unlock and root, and they have a dev with those skills. So they have 8.1 ROMs, whikethr 2015 Kinzie phones do not.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-maxx/development
All the QUARK ROMS are compatible with all Quarks.
Schooled!
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No, if the phone can't be rooted (2015 "Kinzie" Droid Turbo 2) you can only use stock firmware.
If the phone can be rooted (2015 "Kinzie" Moto X Force), you're still dependent on what devs can and will do. The devs with the kernel skills needed to adapt last Kinzie Nougat stock kernel to run on Oreo 8.1 - - which then allows ROMs to be ported - - may wish to spend time on other devices.
The 2014 "Quark" (Droid Turbo/Moto Maxx/Moto Turbo) all have bootloader unlock and root, and they have a dev with those skills. So they have 8.1 ROMs, whikethr 2015 Kinzie phones do not.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-maxx/development
All the QUARK ROMS are compatible with all Quarks.
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Thanks for that education! I've been schooled, lol! OK, I guess I'm going for the Moto G5 Plus. I'm not happy with Nougat at all!
Hi,
I'm looking to root G7:
Model - XT1962-6
Software - retin
Build - QPUS30.52-16-2-7-7
I simply want to get LineageOS with TWRP and Root. I have searched but have not found anything related to my model. I don't want to brick the device so if anyone can assist me by directing to the correct method, it will be a great help!
Thanks in advance
Hi dcybergeek,
Welcome. I have the exact same than that you do. I started here looking to do a twrp/magisk root like I did back with my Motp G5 Plus...was np prob find everyone did it. NOT SO for our plain G7. Being a novice, I gave up.
Now I drop to look and ask (beg) to see if anyone knows of magisk root...with or without using twrp if need be. The silence has been deafening...no yes or no or maybe...after nearly begging.
No pne could be bothered to give a simple reply...over n over as can be seen all over! And I thought was THE PLACE on to net for help, but no.
Luckily YES...Lineage 17.1 does work on our phone!! I'm about to just give up on on findi ANY FORM of a Magisk root, I guess.
Simply go hrre:
[OFFICIAL] [NIGHTLIES] LineageOS 17.1
Moto g7 - Your warrenty is now void. - You have been warned. - Use at your own risk. Introduction: This is the Official Lineage OS 17.1 thread for the Motorola Moto g7, codename river. How to Install: Please follow the...
forum.xda-developers.com
and
Motorola moto g7 - LineageOS 17.1
LineageOS 17.1 Changelog for Motorola moto g7 (river). This page is listing the official LineageOS 17.1 (Android 10 10.0) changes and downloads for Motorola moto g7 (river).
www.lineageoslog.com
or
Download and Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Motorola Moto G7 based on Android 10 Q
Finally, Android 10 Q is official and so the AOSP 10 Source code. Motorola Moto G7 (river) is now getting the official version of Lineage OS 17.1
www.getdroidtips.com
Plenty of help...unless you wanna do a twrp + magisk root...no one will even bother to confirm OR deny anything u ask.The following guide looks good but I can't gey ANY of the XDA Pros to respond! Smdh...
Moto G7/G7 Plus Guide: Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP, and Root with Magisk
In this guide, we will show you how to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP recovery, and subsequently root the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus using Magisk. The instructions will work on any Moto G7 or G7…
www.thecustomdroid.com
I hope all work out for you. I gotta buy a diff. phone if I want a magisk root...I think but not sure. Looks like a usedPixel 3 XL or a used Pixel 4a.
Cheers...
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Hi dcybergeek,
Welcome. I have the exact same than that you do. I started here looking to do a twrp/magisk root like I did back with my Motp G5 Plus...was np prob find everyone did it. NOT SO for our plain G7. Being a novice, I gave up.
Now I drop to look and ask (beg) to see if anyone knows of magisk root...with or without using twrp if need be. The silence has been deafening...no yes or no or maybe...after nearly begging.
No pne could be bothered to give a simple reply...over n over as can be seen all over! And I thought was THE PLACE on to net for help, but no.
Luckily YES...Lineage 17.1 does work on our phone!! I'm about to just give up on on findi ANY FORM of a Magisk root, I guess.
Simply go hrre:
[OFFICIAL] [NIGHTLIES] LineageOS 17.1
Moto g7 - Your warrenty is now void. - You have been warned. - Use at your own risk. Introduction: This is the Official Lineage OS 17.1 thread for the Motorola Moto g7, codename river. How to Install: Please follow the...
forum.xda-developers.com
and
Motorola moto g7 - LineageOS 17.1
LineageOS 17.1 Changelog for Motorola moto g7 (river). This page is listing the official LineageOS 17.1 (Android 10 10.0) changes and downloads for Motorola moto g7 (river).
www.lineageoslog.com
or
Download and Install Lineage OS 17.1 for Motorola Moto G7 based on Android 10 Q
Finally, Android 10 Q is official and so the AOSP 10 Source code. Motorola Moto G7 (river) is now getting the official version of Lineage OS 17.1
www.getdroidtips.com
Plenty of help...unless you wanna do a twrp + magisk root...no one will even bother to confirm OR deny anything u ask.The following guide looks good but I can't gey ANY of the XDA Pros to respond! Smdh...
Moto G7/G7 Plus Guide: Unlock Bootloader, Install TWRP, and Root with Magisk
In this guide, we will show you how to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP recovery, and subsequently root the Moto G7 and Moto G7 Plus using Magisk. The instructions will work on any Moto G7 or G7…
www.thecustomdroid.com
I hope all work out for you. I gotta buy a diff. phone if I want a magisk root...I think but not sure. Looks like a usedPixel 3 XL or a used Pixel 4a.
Cheers...
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Hi Zaxx32 , thanks for putting this up for me.
True that regarding the pixel 4a. I am thinking of moving on to that or even if I could get a better deal on the 3a.
I am still thinking to try out these guides. Worse scenario, dead phone and a chance to buy a new one
Update for someone else if looking for help/advice:
The LineageOS 17.1 nightlies works well. Managed to install Lineage OS 17.1 from XDA with TWRP. Next up will try Magisk and share the progress
I wish u the best of luck...unfortunately, you're gonna need it...esp if u have questions. When I asked just the BASIC question 'if river could successfully be magisk rooted via twrp now that a new version of twrp for river had been released?'...the silence was...still, deafening. Either there are still issues or it now works but those who know how have taken an oath os secrecy OR they just can't be bothered to help those of us stil 'learning android'...I dunno which! My point being...if it doesn't work...JUST SAY SO! lol
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I wish u the best of luck...unfortunately, you're gonna need it...esp if u have questions. When I asked just the BASIC question 'if river could successfully be magisk rooted via twrp now that a new version of twrp for river had been released?'...the silence was...still, deafening. Either there are still issues or it now works but those who know how have taken an oath os secrecy OR they just can't be bothered to help those of us stil 'learning android'...I dunno which! My point being...if it doesn't work...JUST SAY SO! lol
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Thanks, could be the model is getting old. Hence the support is dying? But yea myself too didn't expect that from XDA.
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Thanks, could be the model is getting old. Hence the support is dying? But yea myself too didn't expect that from XDA.
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Yes, that adds as a contributing factor. But I think it's still well-supported (at least for now).
Anyways, back to your original question. The first thing you need is to unlock the bootloader.
But before that:
1) Take a backup as everything will be erased during bootloader unlock.
2) Download and set up Android SDK platform-tools on your computer.
Omg...DJBhardwaj...do you know how to root the G7 via twrp + Magisk??
DJBhardwaj said:
Yes, that adds as a contributing factor. But I think it's still well-supported (at least for now).
Anyways, back to your original question. The first thing you need is to unlock the bootloader.
But before that:
1) Take a backup as everything will be erased during bootloader unlock.
2) Download and set up Android SDK platform-tools on your computer.
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I have unlocked, twrp with magisk on Lineage already.
But tbh it cannot be used as a daily driver
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Omg...DJBhardwaj...do you know how to root the G7 via twrp + Magisk??
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Yes, it's quite easy if you know the right steps.
dcybergeek said:
I have unlocked, twrp with magisk on Lineage already.
But tbh it cannot be used as a daily driver
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Have you tried other available ROMs?
What issues are you exactly facing with LOS 17.1? Are there any known bugs?
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Yes, it's quite easy if you know the right steps.
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That's what I was thinking...and is why I got my unlock but just can't pull the trigger cuz I'm not 100% confident I have the order correct. Been searching even harder since the latest twrp releases but no two guides are the same!! ...and I can't risk bricking my phone. Is there anyway I could convince you to show me the correct order/steps? I'd be happy to compensate you for your time...
Zaxx32 said:
That's what I was thinking...and is why I got my unlock but just can't pull the trigger cuz I'm not 100% confident I have the order correct. Been searching even harder since the latest twrp releases but no two guides are the same!! ...and I can't risk bricking my phone. Is there anyway I could convince you to show me the correct order/steps? I'd be happy to compensate you for your time...
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IMO, always be ready for a brick when dealing with such things for the first time. It's not like it's bound to happen, but it could. Especially with all the confusion because of all the different tutorials out there.
Rooting/TWRP/ROMs only deal with non-critical partitions, so even if it gets brick, you can easily recover.
LOL no, please. No need to compensate for anything. It's a public forum, and we all are here voluntarily.
Just hit me up on PM, Telegram, or Discord.
Gotcha. I only recently lost my 'root-cherry' to my G5+ which was a great first root but I didn't do my homework re: the' seamless' update system that google said would be a requirement moving forward..(then back-tracked on it in short order..). So my single slot learning experience was pretty straight forward...but reading all the posts on the G7 left my head spinning. I'll hit you tomorrow via PM if that's ok cuz I have to use the on-screen keyboard as I lack the dexterity to type/use a normal kb...1 clk per character is too damn slow for real-time chat...lmao Ttys...and thank you for sharing your brain-power! Gonna do my backups and transfer everything to the pc tonight. Thx again...
Zaxx32 said:
Gotcha. I only recently lost my 'root-cherry' to my G5+ which was a great first root but I didn't do my homework re: the' seamless' update system that google said would be a requirement moving forward..(then back-tracked on it in short order..). So my single slot learning experience was pretty straight forward...but reading all the posts on the G7 left my head spinning. I'll hit you tomorrow via PM if that's ok cuz I have to use the on-screen keyboard as I lack the dexterity to type/use a normal kb...1 clk per character is too damn slow for real-time chat...lmao Ttys...and thank you for sharing your brain-power! Gonna do my backups and transfer everything to the pc tonight. Thx again...
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Sure. I will try and help as much as possible. It was confusing at first to me as well, but I managed to wrap my head around with enough reading (thanks to some awesome members of the community).
No doubt...I was 'mentored' thru my first root by Wolfcity. The kicker was I'd never used a smart phone til about 8 months b4. Always been a Windows Desktop PC guy n feature phone (burner) user. Leaned a lot...quickly..lol
Ttys...need some rest atm.
DJBhardwaj said:
Have you tried other available ROMs?
What issues are you exactly facing with LOS 17.1? Are there any known bugs?
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Bugs I am facing are hangs some random times. Plus K-9 does not seem to be working well. I delete mails but on desktop it still shows.
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Bugs I am facing are hangs some random times. Plus K-9 does not seem to be working well. I delete mails but on desktop it still shows.
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Have you tried shifting to a custom kernel? Are all users of LOS 17.1 facing sudden hangs?
As for K-9, I believe it's more related to syncing issues. It could be that the K-9 app is not able to run background sync.
Zaxx32 as stated above by both me and DJBhardwaj the very best rather than PM, offsite links would be to go through any XDA related thread.
I understand you are looking for root on stock and not lineage and or any other roms.
If it is to regain privacy I still recom you simply go lineage and or other rom.
And if you still want to root on stock, then there is a high chance it won't work based on the -6 model you own. The best I would suggest is disable unwanted apps if unable to delete. Keep google to the bare minimum (do not sync them all). Use unrooted adblockers, set permissions accordingly and set custom dns under network settings.
DJBhardwaj said:
Have you tried shifting to a custom kernel? Are all users of LOS 17.1 facing sudden hangs?
As for K-9, I believe it's more related to syncing issues. It could be that the K-9 app is not able to run background sync.
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I cannot speak for them all, but yes I too suspect kernal issue as the lineage is supported for my -6 model but I suppose not to a full 100%. Other than this, I am not facing any hard errors just sometimes random freezes for 2-3 seconds but to me it is bearable.