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Hi all,
Thinking about this phone, what is bootloader like, unlockable? Can fastboot be accessed?
Looked all over for info, most Chinese forums are bashing the phone, but the reason is not clear to me (seems mostly joking that it is just a knock off of the Nexus they produced). Chinese is not my first language, that is probably most of the problem.
I am interested in getting some development going on here, but I need to know if it is worth the trouble even trying. Huawei does release source, but it is really not easy to find. Also, source for this phone seems to not be released yet. If you google "huawei open source" you get some sources, but not for this device. If anyone can point me in a better direction I would appreciate it.
I followed step 1 of this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=68280798 to get my bootloader unlock code.
I haven't been able to find a version of TWRP for this phone yet and KingoRoot hasn't been able to achieve root either ?
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You might try this for root: http://www.huaweishuaji.com/112.html
Supports many other Huawei devices, but I cannot guarantee as I have never used it, so use at your own risk. There are also some Chinese guides for unbricking out there. It involves putting the stock image onto the external SD card and running a flash from the phone. Seems it would be fairly easy to build TWRP for the the device if there was a little more info about it, such as partitions. Unfortunately, I do not have the device and need to upgrade my PC before I can start building anything again.
Bored today, so been digging. Seems it would be fairly easy to port the zenfone 3 twrp over, as the specs are similar.
I can't try to build as I need to upgrade, and don't have the phone to test anyway.
Here is the git, looks like only a few changes to make: https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_ze520kl
Here is a link with how to flash the zenfone: http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/10/how-to-root-asus-zenfone-3-ze520kl-and.html
If it was me I would give it a go booting the z017d one, but make sure you "fastboot boot filename.img" and not flash. I would take the risk, but not saying anyone else should.
Not going to have anything to build with until around Christmas, so hopefully someone can give it a go building for the phone. I might get the phone around Christmas too, lets see how development goes.
can anyone try to load the twrp from p9 lite? The hardware specs are just as much the same
"fastboot boot recovery recovery_twrp.img"
maybe it works...
It's a no go booting either of those recoveries. Each flash while successful, ends in a boot loop.
I also don't have the time right now to dedicate to build TWRP from source.
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thisizM1 said:
I followed step 1 of this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=68280798 to get my bootloader unlock code.
I haven't been able to find a version of TWRP for this phone yet and KingoRoot hasn't been able to achieve root either
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Mine was bricked after trying the KingoRoot. Any chance I can unbrick it somehow?
P/S: Yes I am an idjit because I didn't make any kind of backup. :crying::crying:
Seems the Huawei unlock code generator is down. I entered my phones data, but the unlock code never appears. I only get an error message when I enter wrong data (i.e., CAN-L11 instead of HUAWEI CAN-L11), so seems the data is validated. When did you create your code, @wangdaning?
Regards,
sebastian
Don't have the phone, I think an earlier poster did get an unlock. I was speculating about what might be possible.
wangdaning said:
Don't have the phone, I think an earlier poster did get an unlock. I was speculating about what might be possible.
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Sorry, my fault. thisisMZ1 was the lucky guy with the unlock code.
@thisisMZ1: did you try to boot the image without flashing it first? Don´t know if that makes a difference, but one never knows.
For the unlock code, I got an unhelpful reply from the support team ("please use the form provided on..."). My replies on this haven´t been answered yet, so I´m waiting... Will keep you updated.
Regards,
Sebastian
Hi again,
I managed to unlock the bootloader: I created the Huawei ID on the wron (Asian) website. I created a new ID via the German website and was able to use the website for unlocking code with the new ID.
Regards,
Sebastian
sebixvi said:
Sorry, my fault. thisisMZ1 was the lucky guy with the unlock code.
@thisisMZ1: did you try to boot the image without flashing it first? Don´t know if that makes a difference, but one never knows.
For the unlock code, I got an unhelpful reply from the support team ("please use the form provided on..."). My replies on this haven´t been answered yet, so I´m waiting... Will keep you updated.
Regards,
Sebastian
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I tried both, booting and flashing, neither worked.
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sebixvi said:
Hi again,
I managed to unlock the bootloader: I created the Huawei ID on the wron (Asian) website. I created a new ID via the German website and was able to use the website for unlocking code with the new ID.
Regards,
Sebastian
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Hi,
could you leave us the links to the websites you used? Thank.
TWRP has been released in Chinese http://www.netded.com/a/jingpinshouji/2016/1108/32373.html
m00h said:
Hi,
could you leave us the links to the websites you used? Thank.
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https://uniportal.huawei.com/accounts/register.do?method=toRegister®siterMethod=byPhone ist the page I used to create my ID.
Regards,
Sebastian
wangdaning said:
TWRP has been released in Chinese http://www.netded.com/a/jingpinshouji/2016/1108/32373.html
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i installed this on my Nova Plus and then changed the language to english
works, however when trying to backup the files it says invalid argument. no matter what it tries to mount
soliditalstud said:
i installed this on my Nova Plus and then changed the language to english
works, however when trying to backup the files it says invalid argument. no matter what it tries to mount
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Wonder if it is only for the nova and not the nova plus. I did not make it and have neither phone to test, just passing it along. Unfortunately, they seem to have not used github.
Does anyone have a link to the factory recovery.img?
I flashed the Recovery to the Nova (not the plus) and I got exactly the same error. If I try to flash the superSU, I got a error that it couldnt Mount data and after a Reboot the root doesnt work.
I guess their could be several variants of the phone, which does not bod well for hopes of development.
Something new?
The chinese recovery boots but has problems to mount the partitions.... Its for the CAN-L01 and on my CAN-L11 is a different fstab. I have not the skills to compile a working one.
Pre-requesites ::fingers-crossed:
1- Unlock premission granted.
2- Proper drivers installed.
3- ADB console should be able to detect your device via "adb devices" command.
4- In Developers setting tick on 'OEM Unlock' and turn on 'USB Debugging'.....Turn on 'USB Debugging Security' (Not necessary only telling you because i did that)
5-Not mandatory to attach the account under Mi Unlock Status bcoz many tried (Me also) but failed so don't worry if it fails for you also but do try to attach first.
6- MOST IMPORTANT THING - WAITING/PATIENCE. Kindly wait for atleast 7-8 days before trying unlocking or else like many you'll get "couldn't verify device" etc etc.
Now after 7-8 days :
1- Use older version of Mi Unlock App (because i used older version myself).
2-Log in and connect the device in fastboot mode and hit unlock and VOILA. Unlocked successfully.:laugh::victory:
I have attached the screens where i got permission sms on 9th March and Unlocked on 15th March (Yes like many I've been a fool and tried many times unlocking before waiting 7-8 days and FAILED ofcourse)
And there is no thing such as Unlocked only on Developer ROM or Global Stable ROM, it will unlock in any MIUI version whether Global Stable or Developer Version, its just a matter of Waiting for some days. I was convinced that i have to switch to Dev ROM but i tried on stable V8.1.15 and it unlocked successfully.:good::highfive:
abhipanthi said:
Pre-requesites ::fingers-crossed:
1- Unlock premission granted.
2- Proper drivers installed.
3- ADB console should be able to detect your device via "adb devices" command.
4- In Developers setting tick on 'OEM Unlock' and turn on 'USB Debugging'.....Turn on 'USB Debugging Security' (Not necessary only telling you because i did that)
5-Not mandatory to attach the account under Mi Unlock Status bcoz many tried (Me also) but failed so don't worry if it fails for you also but do try to attach first.
6- MOST IMPORTANT THING - WAITING/PATIENCE. Kindly wait for atleast 7-8 days before trying unlocking or else like many you'll get "couldn't verify device" etc etc.
Now after 7-8 days :
1- Use older version of Mi Unlock App (because i used older version myself).
2-Log in and connect the device in fastboot mode and hit unlock and VOILA. Unlocked successfully.:laugh::victory:
I have attached the screens where i got permission sms on 9th March and Unlocked on 15th March (Yes like many I've been a fool and tried many times unlocking before waiting 7-8 days and FAILED ofcourse)
And there is no thing such as Unlocked only on Developer ROM or Global Stable ROM, it will unlock in any MIUI version whether Global Stable or Developer Version, its just a matter of Waiting for some days. I was convinced that i have to switch to Dev ROM but i tried on stable V8.1.15 and it unlocked successfully.:good::highfive:
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What error were you getting when trying to attach account ? Something like 86012 with chinese text ?
Please provide link to drivers.
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What error were you getting when trying to attach account ? Something like 86012 with chinese text ?
Please provide link to drivers.
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Yes the same one 86012 with some Chinese text... And till the end of unlocking I got that so I skipped it altogether and unlocked successfully.
Had to wait 7-10 days after I got unlock code to work.
Prior attempts were all FAIL at 50%....
abhipanthi said:
Yes the same one 86012 with some Chinese text... And till the end of unlocking I got that so I skipped it altogether and unlocked successfully.
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Okay, I thought the error is with my phone so I factory reset it lol.
vignesh1985 said:
Had to wait 7-10 days after I got unlock code to work.
Prior attempts were all FAIL at 50%....
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Thanks bud, I will wait and retry.
abhishekr700 said:
Okay, I thought the error is with my phone so I factory reset it lol.
Thanks bud, I will wait and retry.
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Same error I got multiple trials... Be patient, give try after 10+ days... Gud luk....
I tried all other differetn solutions, nothign worked.
Yes, the universal truth is Absolutely Nothing will work before the waiting period. If you got all the right things and still stuck on 50% then just wait and don't waste your energy and precious time doing things which are unnecessary and frustrating...
vignesh1985 said:
Same error I got multiple trials... Be patient, give try after 10+ days... Gud luk....
I tried all other differetn solutions, nothign worked.
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Yeah, I'm waiting.
abhipanthi said:
Yes, the universal truth is Absolutely Nothing will work before the waiting period. If you got all the right things and still stuck on 50% then just wait and don't waste your energy and precious time doing things which are unnecessary and frustrating...
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This is really really frustrating man
abhipanthi said:
Yes, the universal truth is Absolutely Nothing will work before the waiting period.
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Speaking from my experience with the Redmi Note 3 SE (Kate): Sorry, no. In many cases, unlock was possible after 3 days. In many other cases, it did not work. My device included, I never managed to unlock the bootloader. Tried different computers, software, waiting, dancing around a camp fire. No success. Finally I sold the RN3 phone, and I hope you are right and it will be better with my soon arriving RN4X TW-Edition.
I know the feeling...
dieterhaack said:
Speaking from my experience with the Redmi Note 3 SE (Kate): Sorry, no. In many cases, unlock was possible after 3 days. In many other cases, it did not work. My device included, I never managed to unlock the bootloader. Tried different computers, software, waiting, dancing around a camp fire. No success. Finally I sold the RN3 phone, and I hope you are right and it will be better with my soon arriving RN4X TW-Edition.
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The sole reason is to create this thread was only this that people (like myself) who love to mod their device don't waste their precious time and energy finding a way to achieve which can't be achieved without waiting enough. I know waiting is frustrating but it is the solution.
And Best of Luck for your new device and I'm sure you'll be able to do whatever you wish for.. :good:
hi guys, i have the X722, i can use ROMs of X727 and X720?
No the x722 has no custom ROMs. You'll soft brick the phone if you try to load any ROMs from other variants onto it, to my knowledge.
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I try install Miui 8 rom... i forgot to do backup, and i try by fastboot install...
And now a has a hard brick... and i don't find any QFil file to bring my phone back...
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I also soft bricked my Le Eco Pro 3
vsrocha said:
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
I try install Miui 8 rom... i forgot to do backup, and i try by fastboot install...
And now a has a hard brick... and i don't find any QFil file to bring my phone back...
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Unfortunately, I also soft bricked my Le Eco Pro 3
I tried for 16 hours to resolve the issue and could not. However, after I did the research I now understand what I did wrong. Also, I got rid of the phone. Though I will probably order another one and be much more careful next time.
For anyone else reading this post : don't trust every comment here. Some people will give incorrect or incomplete info, such as advice to wipe the system to get around encryption.
* That's what I did and after successfully unlocking the boot-loader, I find that my system was somehow encrypted.. I did not encrypt my phone so I am not sure how this happened. In my haste, I did not create a recovery, I thought that is what the official Leeco twrp was for?
Options?
I too read about the Qfil tool, at the time I was having trouble downloading the files so I attempted to wing it... and failed.
I see now that I did not spend enough time on this complex option.
Update:
here is the exact instructions for using the Qfil method. ( this link provides step by step, and is tedious, but appears to work.
Sigh! I attempted to post a link and could not, due to being new on this site.
No doubt, I found the best instructions that I have seen yet on the Qfil Process.
Its on the unoffical Leeco Repair site : tora33 #comment-15320 this post is much more extensive than some other posts by Tora33 linked from XDA
Again, I can't post the actual link here! Just search for : unoffical Leeco Repair site : tora33 #comment-15320
Potential other options
J tag brick repair service website : brickedmyphone they charge $45 to repair a bricked phone.[/U
[*] This video seems very promising! Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find this video before now.
Since I am new here I am not allowed to help you by posting links!
search YouTube for How to unbrick any bricked letv phone without loosing data ( easiest way ) in Hindi.
Yes its in Hindi, but you will still understand because he used some English and it seems that he has built a fairly useful tool. Although, its still easy to get the gist of what he is telling us and he apparently built a program to repair a bricked Leeco phones, and he has other videos
[*] Finally Google : LeEco X820 Max 2 Super Unbrick Guide ( gizmochina. website) seems to be another complete solution.
I hope this helps you!
How to unbrick any bricked letv phone without loosing data ( easiest way ) in hindi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0o4QtNXljg
1. He shows us that his phone is stuck on the logo and his recovery won't boot (it should start in 5 seconds).
2. He says to go to the stuck bootloader page, press the power on/off button and volume down button continuously to get into Download(?) mode.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and use your unbrick tool of choice. The tool linked in the video description is for the LeEco Le 2 x526, NOT the x720/x722/Le Pro3 models. So I wouldn't recommend you use it unless someone here can confirm that they used it with their Le Pro3 successfully.
4. Assuming this program works with all LeEco phones (not confirmed yet), continue with the process on your Le Pro3.
5. A cmd prompt will come up after you connect your phone and start the program. The instructions are in English. Choose an option--first install adb/fastboot drivers if you haven't already, then press 3 to Unlock the Bootloader. Check the bootloader's status by pressing 4. If it says "device unlock: true", it's unlocked.
6. Flash TWRP by pressing 5. I don't know which version of TWRP this program flashes, and whether or not it's compatible with the LeEco Pro3.
7. Then press 6 to reboot your phone into TWRP. You can now remove your cable and flash your ROM (most probably stock). Your phone is unbricked.
8. If your phone lost your data, you can connect via OTG storage and transfer ROMs and firmware/zip files to your phone using OTG. Reflash eUI 5.8 because 5.9 will most probably bootloader lock and brick your device again. Remember to select "swipe to allow modification" and "allow disable".
You might want to use the tool mentioned here to unlock the bootloader if the tool used in this Youtube video doesn't work (you'll have to add your phone's files to it though): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73988576&postcount=66
Also check this link (as tsongming mentioned): http://www.leeco.re/topic/1340-urgent-x800-no-turn-on-after-fastboot-process-rom/#comment-15320
tsongming said:
Unfortunately, I also soft bricked my Le Eco Pro 3
I tried for 16 hours to resolve the issue and could not. However, after I did the research I now understand what I did wrong. Also, I got rid of the phone. Though I will probably order another one and be much more careful next time.
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Hey, good on you for figuring out what went wrong and sharing it with the rest of us!
Whatever you do, don't order a Chinese phone from like Gearbest, Geekbuying, Aliexpress, LightinTheBox, and all those other wholesale websites. They even shamelessly put their crappy vendor ROMs on Xiaomi phones. They put vendor ROMs on their phones that send data back to god-knows-which servers in China. Well, even OnePlus and LeEco do it natively, but I trust them over some shady wholesaler. If you absolutely want an LeEco, buy it through Amazon U.S. or Amazon India, Flipkart, etc. An official retailer is best.
Otherwise I recommend Motorola phones, even though I hate mine. They're generally cheap, they're stock, and they're a much safer option.
sk8223 said:
How to unbrick any bricked letv phone without loosing data ( easiest way ) in hindi.
1. He shows us that his phone is stuck on the logo and his recovery won't boot (it should start in 5 seconds).
2. He says to go to the stuck bootloader page, press the power on/off button and volume down button continuously to get into Download(?) mode.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and use your unbrick tool of choice. The tool linked in the video description is for the LeEco Le 2 x526, NOT the x720/x722/Le Pro3 models. So I wouldn't recommend you use it unless someone here can confirm that they used it with their Le Pro3 successfully.
4. Assuming this program works with all LeEco phones (not confirmed yet), continue with the process on your Le Pro3.
5. A cmd prompt will come up after you connect your phone and start the program. The instructions are in English. Choose an option--first install adb/fastboot drivers if you haven't already, then press 3 to Unlock the Bootloader. Check the bootloader's status by pressing 4. If it says "device unlock: true", it's unlocked.
6. Flash TWRP by pressing 5. I don't know which version of TWRP this program flashes, and whether or not it's compatible with the LeEco Pro3.
7. Then press 6 to reboot your phone into TWRP. You can now remove your cable and flash your ROM (most probably stock). Your phone is unbricked.
8. If your phone lost your data, you can connect via OTG storage and transfer ROMs and firmware/zip files to your phone using OTG. Reflash eUI 5.8 because 5.9 will most probably bootloader lock and brick your device again. Remember to select "swipe to allow modification" and "allow disable".
You might want to use the tool mentioned here to unlock the bootloader if the tool used in this Youtube video doesn't work (you'll have to add your phone's files to it though): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73988576&postcount=66
Also check this link (as tsongming mentioned): http://www.leeco.re/topic/1340-urgent-x800-no-turn-on-after-fastboot-process-rom/#comment-15320
Hey, good on you for figuring out what went wrong and sharing it with the rest of us!
Whatever you do, don't order a Chinese phone from like Gearbest, Geekbuying, Aliexpress, LightinTheBox, and all those other wholesale websites. They even shamelessly put their crappy vendor ROMs on Xiaomi phones. They put vendor ROMs on their phones that send data back to god-knows-which servers in China. Well, even OnePlus and LeEco do it natively, but I trust them over some shady wholesaler. If you absolutely want an LeEco, buy it through Amazon U.S. or Amazon India, Flipkart, etc. An official retailer is best.
Otherwise I recommend Motorola phones, even though I hate mine. They're generally cheap, they're stock, and they're a much safer option.
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Thanks for the detailed steps, and providing the actual links, it will definitely help people.
Btw, I bought another LeEco Pro 3, from Amazon. At $199 its the best deal available for a device that has a Snapdragon 821processor, among all of its other features.
Right now, I am still using stock. Soon, I will unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and root the phone.
I have become accustomed to the stock software and would stick with it for a while if it was running Nougat
To be honest, I am still a noob with installing custom ROMS, in case I ever decide to go back to stock, do you have a preferred method of backing up the stock software prior to installing a custom ROM?
I know that I can create a recovery within TWRP and back that up... us that sufficient enough, or is Titanium a better option?
Thanks again.
tsongming said:
Thanks for the detailed steps, and providing the actual links, it will definitely help people.
Btw, I bought another LeEco Pro 3, from Amazon. At $199 its the best deal available for a device that has a Snapdragon 821processor, among all of its other features.
Right now, I am still using stock. Soon, I will unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and root the phone.
I have become accustomed to the stock software and would stick with it for a while if it was running Nougat
To be honest, I am still a noob with installing custom ROMS, in case I ever decide to go back to stock, do you have a preferred method of backing up the stock software prior to installing a custom ROM?
I know that I can create a recovery within TWRP and back that up... us that sufficient enough, or is Titanium a better option?
Thanks again.
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The Le Pro3 is a great phone... on an official ROM, and if it's the x727 variant. The x720 variant is good too, but much harder to find a native SafetyNet ROM for it. Stock passes SafetyNet integrity checks. It's good that you bought it from Amazon. You'll most likely be getting a native SafetyNet-passing device and a decent warranty. Even on eUI, LeEco phones are viable. Especially if you're used to iOS. What I absolutely despise, though, are shop ROMs, and now I'm stuck with one. :crying:
Backing up stock? The moment you get the phone, set it up as normal but don't add any information if you don't have to to it. Like skip the Google account setup and whatnot (if you can). Unlock the bootloader & put TWRP on it. Make a Nandroid backup of your stock unmodified firmware. Heck, even just backing up your fully-setup ROM is fine. Just make sure you erase data, cache, etc. before flashing it (and remove the other ROM you're using).
Otherwise you'll find stock factory images for your device here on XDA if you need to go back. Download them before getting your phone if you don't want to wait.
I prefer Nandroid backups, but if you want to backup apps one by one, use Titanium Backup. I don't really like doing that anymore because Nandroids are more convenient, but if there's an app you absolutely need to add to all of your ROMs, then back up the app separately.
sk8223 said:
The Le Pro3 is a great phone... on an official ROM, and if it's the x727 variant. The x720 variant is good too, but much harder to find a native SafetyNet ROM for it. Stock passes SafetyNet integrity checks. It's good that you bought it from Amazon. You'll most likely be getting a native SafetyNet-passing device and a decent warranty. Even on eUI, LeEco phones are viable. Especially if you're used to iOS. What I absolutely despise, though, are shop ROMs, and now I'm stuck with one. :crying:
Backing up stock? The moment you get the phone, set it up as normal but don't add any information if you don't have to to it. Like skip the Google account setup and whatnot (if you can). Unlock the bootloader & put TWRP on it. Make a Nandroid backup of your stock unmodified firmware. Heck, even just backing up your fully-setup ROM is fine. Just make sure you erase data, cache, etc. before flashing it (and remove the other ROM you're using).
Otherwise you'll find stock factory images for your device here on XDA if you need to go back. Download them before getting your phone if you don't want to wait.
I prefer Nandroid backups, but if you want to backup apps one by one, use Titanium Backup. I don't really like doing that anymore because Nandroids are more convenient, but if there's an app you absolutely need to add to all of your ROMs, then back up the app separately.
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Thank you for you very good detailed advice. Its truly appreciated.
I was decrying the shop ROM a lot but it's okay. I thought it'd be a lot worse than it is, but at least it lets me play the games I want to play on it without issue (so far...). I'm debloating it soon. Gonna remove all the LeEco apps. I hope kernel sources get released for the x722 but I ain't holding my breath.
Hi folks, long time reader, first few times posting however.
The short story:
Redmi Note 3 SD 625 password system corrupted, unable to access it.
Used Miko Tools to remove the lock function. Got access to phone.
The unlock process left me with MIUI 8 6.9.9 on the phone, and the Wifi and BT are both stone cold dead.
I cannot seem to unlock the phone, it's being stubborn about that, however I can get the phone into EDL mode. I have put the phone into Dev mode, and enabled USB debugging.
My only choice to fix this dead Wifi issue, seems to be to flash a new ROM on it, but all these ROMS confuse the heck out of me, I dont know what to use. All this stuff, I have had to learn by reading, and it is on the absolute edge of my computer/tech limits of understanding.
Could someone please do an old guy a favour, and just suggest a stable, dependable, non flashy ROM, that has working Wifi on it, and let me know if I can flash the ROM using MiFlash in EDL mode.
Thanks a lot people. You saved my personal phone last year, lets see if you can rescue my sons one this time.
thatguy. said:
Hi folks, long time reader, first few times posting however.
The short story:
Redmi Note 3 SD 625 password system corrupted, unable to access it.
Used Miko Tools to remove the lock function. Got access to phone.
The unlock process left me with MIUI 8 6.9.9 on the phone, and the Wifi and BT are both stone cold dead.
I cannot seem to unlock the phone, it's being stubborn about that, however I can get the phone into EDL mode. I have put the phone into Dev mode, and enabled USB debugging.
My only choice to fix this dead Wifi issue, seems to be to flash a new ROM on it, but all these ROMS confuse the heck out of me, I dont know what to use. All this stuff, I have had to learn by reading, and it is on the absolute edge of my computer/tech limits of understanding.
Could someone please do an old guy a favour, and just suggest a stable, dependable, non flashy ROM, that has working Wifi on it, and let me know if I can flash the ROM using MiFlash in EDL mode.
Thanks a lot people. You saved my personal phone last year, lets see if you can rescue my sons one this time.
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Just Flash MIUI 9 stable via edl it solves everything
Thank you Sampath, I appreciate your help.
Still having no success. I download the MIUI 9, but is that a file I can flash via EDL mode, or just update using the phone only?. I keep getting a message saying unable to find flash script. The phone is in EDL, and shows as the right Qualcomm 9008 thing in the Devive manager, but if I am not getting the "less than zero" error, I get the flash script one instead.
http://en.miui.com/a-234.html
Search your phone in the list of this web.
★ Redmi Note 3 SD Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File Download
★ Redmi Note 3 SD Lastest Global Developer Version Fastboot File Download
★ Redmi Note 3 Special Edition Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File Download
★ Redmi Note 3 Special Edition Lastest Global Developer Version Fastboot File Download
you need to extract the files.
Got the rom, extracted the files, but now Im getting
length cannot be less ythan zero parameter length
I wish these things could be simpler.
Everything Ive read for the last 4 days of trying to fix this phone says I am at the point where I simply open MiFlash, it will then see my phone, which is showing as the correct Qualcomm 9008 device in the coms section of device manager.
Surely this is just a crappy driver or something that I have missed, I have the right rom (fastboot), and the absolute latest MiFlash, the red light is blinking on the phone showing it's in EDL mode, but im stuck with Miflash not being able to see the damn phone, and giving me this less than zero message over and over.
Well, this story ended up with me giving up. Going to stick with the big brands from now on. Thought I was getting something good with these redmi phones.
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Hi folks, long time reader, first few times posting however.
The short story:
Redmi Note 3 SD 625 password system corrupted, unable to access it.
Used Miko Tools to remove the lock function. Got access to phone.
The unlock process left me with MIUI 8 6.9.9 on the phone, and the Wifi and BT are both stone cold dead.
I cannot seem to unlock the phone, it's being stubborn about that, however I can get the phone into EDL mode. I have put the phone into Dev mode, and enabled USB debugging.
My only choice to fix this dead Wifi issue, seems to be to flash a new ROM on it, but all these ROMS confuse the heck out of me, I dont know what to use. All this stuff, I have had to learn by reading, and it is on the absolute edge of my computer/tech limits of understanding.
Could someone please do an old guy a favour, and just suggest a stable, dependable, non flashy ROM, that has working Wifi on it, and let me know if I can flash the ROM using MiFlash in EDL mode.
Thanks a lot people. You saved my personal phone last year, lets see if you can rescue my sons one this time.
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What is miko tools ? Is it given by xiaomi ?
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What is miko tools ? Is it given by xiaomi ?
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I found Miko as a link on a youtube video. All other screen unlock methods I tried failed. Miko worked first time, and had other features on it too. It covers a lot of mainstream brands of phone by the looks of it.
As an update, after my rage quit earlier this morning, I found a program that lists all your USB ports? drivers? installed (not really that computer literate sorry), and it showed me a heap of residual drivers left over from my Redmi note 3 MTK flash that I did on my phone earlier last year. I uninstalled dozens of dead or unused and unrecognised usb devices and drivers using this program, and then unintalled anything Xiaomi or Redmi on the list, and started again.
I plugged the phone in, it went to install the drivers, but I specified which ones I wanted to use, I opened MiFlash, and it recognised the phone instantly. I flashed the phone first time, no issues.
If anyone else is stumbling blindly through this process, I all I can say is DRIVERS, DRIVERS, DRIVERS !!!!!. They are the key to your flash working, in my opinion.
The 2 programs I used are linked below. I needed Miko because the the reason for the flash in the first place, was because of a corrupted password system in the phone, that locked us out of it completely. Miko solved that in seconds. The second program is USB-deview, and that showed me all the USB issues and old and incorrect drivers I needed to get rid of. I hope these help someone else out of a jam one day.
These two files are hosted on my personal FTP, they will be clean and virus free.
Miko - http://www.s8.nz/flash/MIKO_TOOL_V1.0.rar
USB Deview - http://www.s8.nz/flash/usbdeview-x64.zip
thatguy. said:
I found Miko as a link on a youtube video. All other screen unlock methods I tried failed. Miko worked first time, and had other features on it too. It covers a lot of mainstream brands of phone by the looks of it.
As an update, after my rage quit earlier this morning, I found a program that lists all your USB ports? drivers? installed (not really that computer literate sorry), and it showed me a heap of residual drivers left over from my Redmi note 3 MTK flash that I did on my phone earlier last year. I uninstalled dozens of dead or unused and unrecognised usb devices and drivers using this program, and then unintalled anything Xiaomi or Redmi on the list, and started again.
I plugged the phone in, it went to install the drivers, but I specified which ones I wanted to use, I opened MiFlash, and it recognised the phone instantly. I flashed the phone first time, no issues.
If anyone else is stumbling blindly through this process, I all I can say is DRIVERS, DRIVERS, DRIVERS !!!!!. They are the key to your flash working, in my opinion.
The 2 programs I used are linked below. I needed Miko because the the reason for the flash in the first place, was because of a corrupted password system in the phone, that locked us out of it completely. Miko solved that in seconds. The second program is USB-deview, and that showed me all the USB issues and old and incorrect drivers I needed to get rid of. I hope these help someone else out of a jam one day.
These two files are hosted on my personal FTP, they will be clean and virus free.
Miko - http://www.s8.nz/flash/MIKO_TOOL_V1.0.rar
USB Deview - http://www.s8.nz/flash/usbdeview-x64.zip
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U confusing me.
What is ur device? Redmi note 3 sd pro or MTK ?
IN THE FIRST POST YOU SAID Sd and now saying mtk.
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U confusing me.
What is ur device? Redmi note 3 sd pro or MTK ?
IN THE FIRST POST YOU SAID Sd and now saying mtk.
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I mentioed in my earlier posts that I flashed my MTK last year, but that I was working on my sons Snapdragon this time.
I have 3 Redmi phones now.
Mine is the MTK, which I flashed last year.
My son has the SD version, which is the one I was trying to fix.
My wife has a Note 4, which is fine.
thatguy. said:
I mentioed in my earlier posts that I flashed my MTK last year, but that I was working on my sons Snapdragon this time.
I have 3 Redmi phones now.
Mine is the MTK, which I flashed last year.
My son has the SD version, which is the one I was trying to fix.
My wife has a Note 4, which is fine.
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Ok.... Ur phone is rn3mtk and ur son phone is rn3pro
So did u unlock the bootloader on Rn3 sd?
Officially or unofficially? Did u install twrp ?
I unlocked THE RN3SD officially with Xiaomi software. I didnt use TWRP.
thatguy. said:
I unlocked THE RN3SD officially with Xiaomi software. I didnt use TWRP.
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Do you have fastboot drivers on pc.
Connect phone in fastboot mode to pc. In cmd can u see ur device serial no ? Using below command
fastboot devices
If its showing ur device then Whats the output for below command. Does it show ur device is unlocked.
fastboot oem device-info
What name have your driver in windows?. (To use MiFlash)
What version of MiFlash?
What version of Windows?
Chrisis25 said:
What name have your driver in windows?. (To use MiFlash)
What version of MiFlash?
What version of Windows?
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Why all the questions still?. I mentioned in my earlier post that i had fixed the phone now. It's running perfectly on MIUI9, and the wifi and BT are working.
If it helps........
The device showed as the correct Qualcomm 9008, but it was showing correctly the whole way through, but the heap of old MTK drivers must have been confusing the issue.
I'm on Win 7 64b
MiFlash was the latest one off the official website
Sorry my bad
*** Use this at your very own risk.
*** You will lose all data
*** Backup your working modem and persist, just in case.
*** USE USB 2.0 Port and Windows Machine
!!! BEFORE YOU CONTINUE, POST #3 CONTAINS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS THREAD !!!
Spoiler: Requirements = Install these prerequisites before proceeding
- 32-bit | 64-bit Qualcomm Driver
- OnePlus Drivers
- Google USB Driver
Part 1: Return to T-Mobile Stock Firmware via MSM TOOLTurn on Test Mode, Disable Device Driver Signing via Powershell and set Time Date to 2017, then restart PC
Code:
bcdedit.exe /set nointegritychecks off
bcdedit.exe /set testsigning off
1. Launch MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe.
2. On the login prompt select "Other" in the dropdown menu and click on Next.
3. Click on Target button and select TMO.
4. Press Start button so that it waits for your device to be connected
5. Power off your device
6. Put your phone in EDL mode
by completely turning off your device, hold vol up + vol down and plug in the cable
OR
via ADB command
Code:
adb reboot edl
7. Once phone is in EDL Mode, immediately Click ENUM button and then START button
Wait approximately ~250-300 seconds.
Device will reboot afterwards.
Part 2: Unlock Bootloader with no code and apply Dual SIMAfter reboot, Turn on OEM Unlock in Developer Options before proceeding with the steps
1. Rename and move “instantnoodlet_15_O.16_201001.ops” from MSM Tool directory to somewhere else (e.g., Documents Folder)
2. Download "unlock.ops" and rename it to instantnoodlet_15_O.16_201001.ops
3. Move the "renamed unlock.ops" to MSM Tool directory
4. Launch MSM Tool and proceed using the steps from Part 1
MSM Tool will finish flashing in under 15 seconds and the device will reboot with the message, "<!> The device is corrupt.."
5. Unplug phone from PC and Force Shutdown device by simultaneously press and holding Power and Vol buttons till the device reboots
6. Let go of all buttons once you see device reboot with the logo FASTBOOT MODE, the big START logo will appear afterwards
7. Open SDK Platform Tools folder and launch Powershell/CMD from there
8. Copy and paste this command to check if device is recognized in FASTBOOT
Code:
fastboot devices
9. Once device isrecognized by terminal, copy and paste this other command
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
10. A confirm bootloader prompt will appear, use Vol buttons to hover on UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER and to confirm, simply press Power button
Once confirmed, device will reboot back to T-Mobile Firmware but now with Dual SIM and an unlocked bootloader. To use the MSM Tool again without the "unlock.ops", move the unlock.ops to a different place and put back the original ops.
Part 3: Converting to other regions (e.g., Global, EU, Indian) and lock Bootloader*** Cannot lock bootloader after flashing Fastboot ROM. Will corrupt device *** As of right now, Dual SIM doesn't work on OOS12/13 Indian Firmware1. Download this Fastboot ROM
2. Open Fastboot ROM Folder, click flash-all.bat and type and enter "y" to the terminal
Code:
Do you want to wipe all the data ( Reccomended )[Y/N]?y
< waiting for any device >
3. Reboot phone to FASTBOOT MODE and plug the phone back to the PC
4. Once the process is done, find an OTA ZIP from this thread to update to and download it
(You can use ota.zips from any region whether it be EU/India/Global, e.g., OxygenOS 11 Global 11.0.11.11)
{
"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"
}
5. put the OTA ZIP in the phone, update it and reboot
After rebooting, you can either lock bootloader or stay unlocked to root
6. To lock bootloader, reboot to FASTBOOT and plug phone in to PC
7. Open platforms-tool and open a terminal from the folder
8. Copy, paste and enter this command:
Code:
fastboot flashing lock
9. Confirm the prompt LOCK THE BOOTLOADER and the phone will perform a factory reset and reboot.
There you go! What you can do at this point is stay and daily drive OxygenOS 11 or update to OxygenOS 12/13 or even ColorOS. Dual SIM will work on any Firmware Region. The phone's model will also permanently change to IN2015=OnePlus 8 Global Version Model unless you go back and use MSM Tool again with the original ops.
Thanks thattechguy_69 for the shout out much appreciate that, just glad I was able to help
Dear OnePlus 8 community,
This is my last time visiting y'all. Thank you for all the support and help you guys have gave me throughout the past year. You guys were the first community that I was a part of. I have now retired my OnePlus 8. This device is what entered me into the realm of XDA in the first place. This place will always be a part of my heart and I will cherish the memories I have experienced with it. This guide will be a step-by-step summary of all the guides scattered in the OnePlus 8 Guides Section. A reminder to the next OnePlus 8 users, don't let this community die and keep the old OnePlus Never Settle spirit, alive!
Sincerely, Aaron
22 November 2022
Credits to these amazing people for making this possible:
@matteosaeed and his Guide.
Ms. user_ajusee's Guide
Mr. gregoryaul (@Aulgreg38) from HighOnAndroid Forums
THE MAN HIMSELF: Mr. Max Lee of HighOnAndroid Forums; link to his YouTube channel.
@MohmmadUzairKhan for figuring out the details for instant bootloader unlock that also came with dual sim
@Mason220 for providing unlock.ops for the Verizon models which also happen to work on T-Mobile models
@Some_Random_Username for the MSM Tool and instructions
Aulgreg38 said:
Thanks thattechguy_69 for the shout out much appreciate that, just glad I was able to help
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Oh thank you Mister!
Hi man i do everthing like the post say and i got it. But i notices that when you convert t-mobile oneplus 8 to global you lose safetynet. so i was wondering 2 things. How can i get safetynet working again, and if i relock the bootloader with the global firmware will it boot or it will break? Thanks mate.
Adriancris7 said:
Hi man i do everthing like the post say and i got it. But i notices that when you convert t-mobile oneplus 8 to global you lose safetynet. so i was wondering 2 things. How can i get safetynet working again, and if i relock the bootloader with the global firmware will it boot or it will break? Thanks mate.
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If you lock bootloader the system will say your phone has been corrupted and if you did happened to lock your bootloader. You are gonna have to use MSM tool to restore OS and your are gonna have to start again to step 1.
For the other issue which is safetynet, did you root your phone? From what I know you would only lose your safety net when you root your phone. I did root my phone 2 weeks ago and from what I remember my safetynet was fine. You are gonna have to ask someone about safety net man since I am no expert at that region.
Anyways, thank you for using this guide. Really appreciate it man
thattechguy_69 said:
If you lock bootloader the system will say your phone has been corrupted and if you did happened to lock your bootloader. You are gonna have to use MSM tool to restore OS and your are gonna have to start again to step 1.
For the other issue which is safetynet, did you root your phone? From what I know you would only lose your safety net when you root your phone. I did root my phone 2 weeks ago and from what I remember my safetynet was fine. You are gonna have to ask someone about safety net man since I am no expert at that region.
Anyways, thank you for using this guide. Really appreciate it man
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Ok, I see.. I didn't root the phone. I just want to know. It's just I try to install Netflix in play store and the app didn't show.... So I install safetynet test and shows that it's not working... I don't have plane to root the phone. I only want to convert the phone to global... I don't know how to solve the issue of safetynet.. that why I ask you. Anyway the phone is working flawless no issue at all.
Adriancris7 said:
Ok, I see.. I didn't root the phone. I just want to know. It's just I try to install Netflix in play store and the app didn't show.... So I install safetynet test and shows that it's not working... I don't have plane to root the phone. I only want to convert the phone to global... I don't know how to solve the issue of safetynet.. that why I ask you. Anyway the phone is working flawless no issue at all.
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Ok so I check my Play Store Certification and I just found out that my device has not been certified which means that's the reason why you couldnt install/update Netflix.
thattechguy_69 said:
Ok so I check my Play Store Certification and I just found out that my device has not been certified which means that's the reason why you couldnt install/update Netflix.
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Yeah, that's what I told you. How can we solve the issue. It's the only bug I've found.
Adriancris7 said:
Yeah, that's what I told you. How can we solve the issue. It's the only bug I've found.
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Download "Device ID" and copy Google Service Framework (GSF) and then paste it on this link
https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/ , just wait for Google to Verify your device. If it does not work then just download apk on apkmirror or revert back to T-Mobile ROM. I am in the process of trying to get mine also certified.
This worked for me, but had the same issue with the safetynet and thus can't use google pay. Just submitted the GSF for google to verify. Did google verified your device yet?
Oneplus8rooter said:
This worked for me, but had the same issue with the safetynet and thus can't use google pay. Just submitted the GSF for google to verify. Did google verified your device yet?
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I changed my ROM to Pixel Experience because of OOS 11 battery issues and etc. But I dont think it did certify my device. Did some research on this before I switch and someone said it should certify your device but it wont say it. Another method I heard is to clear cache and storage cache on Play Store App and it should but I have never tested this one. The most sure method I saw was to root phone and bypass.
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I changed my ROM to Pixel Experience because of OOS 11 battery issues and etc. But I dont think it did certify my device. Did some research on this before I switch and someone said it should certify your device but it wont say it. Another method I heard is to clear cache and storage cache on Play Store App and it should but I have never tested this one. The most sure method I saw was to root phone and bypass.
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Yeah, I tried the play store app and gpay cache and storage cache clearing with no luck. I use gpay with NFC quite often so it was a bummer that it won't work without being certified. Thanks you for writing the guide regardless!
Oneplus8rooter said:
Yeah, I tried the play store app and gpay cache and storage cache clearing with no luck. I use gpay with NFC quite often so it was a bummer that it won't work without being certified. Thanks you for writing the guide regardless!
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So sorry man. Thanks for letting me know it worked tho! You should try pixel experience tho. It is certified
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So sorry man. Thanks for letting me know it worked tho! You should try pixel experience tho. It is certified
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Yeah, everything else seems to work well besides that.
As much as I would like to try the other ROM, do they keep up with security patches? I just bought this phone used (Tmobile unlocked) and haven't rooted an android for a while and wasn't sure if they still get updates directly from google or some volunteer is maintaining the ROM. Would like to root it to whatever ROM that is the most maintenance free and would support security updates at least for a couple of years. I think oneplus support it up to 2023 for oneplus 8 if I'm not wrong.
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Yeah, everything else seems to work well besides that.
As much as I would like to try the other ROM, do they keep up with security patches? I just bought this phone used (Tmobile unlocked) and haven't rooted an android for a while and wasn't sure if they still get updates directly from google or some volunteer is maintaining the ROM. Would like to root it to whatever ROM that is the most maintenance free and would support security updates at least for a couple of years. I think oneplus support it up to 2023 for oneplus 8 if I'm not wrong.
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Yes they do keep up with updates but the people that are maintaing it are not from google. But I will assure you that it is way smoother and more optimized that the current oos 11. I also bought my phone recently 1 month ago as used! You can check some youtube channels if you are interested in pixel experience. Also changing rom does not require root so you dont have to tinker with safetynet and stuff
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Yes they do keep up with updates but the people that are maintaing it are not from google. But I will assure you that it is way smoother and more optimized that the current oos 11. I also bought my phone recently 1 month ago as used! You can check some youtube channels if you are interested in pixel experience. Also changing rom does not require root so you dont have to tinker with safetynet and stuff
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Wow, that looks really good. I might just try that out instead of going back to t mobile stock. Thank you!!
Oneplus8rooter said:
Wow, that looks really good. I might just try that out instead of going back to t mobile stock. Thank you!!
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Here are the instructions and Follow THE GUIDE AND I MEAN IT: https://wiki.pixelexperience.org/devices/instantnoodlep/install/
you have to be in the latest oos 11 and in the last part of the guide, you can lock back the bootloader by replacing avb key with a custom one. If you dont update to the latest. It will keep saying system ui not working. Learned it the hard way and was hard stuck for 3 days lol. The os itself is directly from the pixels but with added features that was unique from oxygen os so google will think you have a pixel.
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Here are the instructions and Follow THE GUIDE AND I MEAN IT: https://wiki.pixelexperience.org/devices/instantnoodlep/install/
you have to be in the latest oos 11 and in the last part of the guide, you can lock back the bootloader by replacing avb key with a custom one. If you dont update to the latest. It will keep saying system ui not working. Learned it the hard way and was hard stuck for 3 days lol. The os itself is directly from the pixels but with added features that was unique from oxygen os so google will think you have a pixel.
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You are a godsend sir!! Looks like I'll be tinkering with it tonight! Thank you so much!
Oneplus8rooter said:
You are a godsend sir!! Looks like I'll be tinkering with it tonight! Thank you so much!
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No problem!!! Just love helping people