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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S4 International i9505/jfltexx Any version to Android 11 / LineageOS 18
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 to a powerful one with Android 11.
Make sure your phone is i9505 before going further : when you Power on phone, it is written Galaxy S4 i9505.
CHANGELOG
v7. Moved to Android 11 R, TWRP 3.6, updated pack
v6. Moved to Android 10 Q, TWRP 3.4, root with Magisk
v5. Moved to Android 9 Pie / Official Lineage OS 16, updated pack
v4. Moved to Android 8.1 Oreo
v3. Propose Android 8 or 9, latest Odin in pack + TWRP 3.2.3-0, tweaked OpenGapps download link
v2. Android 7.1, Google Play authentification, TWRP 3.2.1-0
v1. Android 6, pack v1
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy S4 i9505 pack: http://bit.ly/djibe-i9505-djibev2
(contains Samsung Odin 3.13.1 flash tool + Samsung USB drivers + recovery TWRP 3.6.0_9-0 + Magisk root).
### TWRP recovery is unified among all Galaxy S4 i95xx devices
Unzip files.
+ ROM [JDCTeam] Optimized LineageOS 18.1: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/jdcteam-optimized-lineageos18-1-v6-0-27nov.4203927/
Download latest build here (v9 or later): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a0xTxU1JIO6pxBC5JGB4QqvZsKyCaa_3
+ BitGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ a microSD card (FAT32 format)
+ Charge phone to 100%
Copy ROM, GApps, Magisk (optional) on the microSD card.
Insert it in phone.
1) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use an app like Backupyourmobile or SMS backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Download latest official updates.
Connect phone to Wi-Fi.
Go to Settings > More > About device > Software updates > Update now and confirm with OK.
Install updates if there are and repeat this operation after each update.
Remove Google Account:
Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > tap on account name. You are in Sync settings.
Tap on Menu button of phone (bottom left button) > Remove account. Confirm account removal in dialog.
3) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY
Shut down phone.
Boot in Download Mode : hold Home + Power + Volume- for 3 seconds and release.
Confirm with Volume+.
Connect phone in USB, wait for bootloader drivers installation in Windows.
Then launch Odin.exe (you unzipped) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT tickeded while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In Files > AP > select twrp-3.6.0_9-0-jflte.img.tar (from my pack)
### Warranty is now Void ###
Click Start.
When PASS! is written in Odin: disconnect phone
Hold Power to shutdown phone.
4) NANDROID BACKUP
Boot in Recovery Mode: Hold Home + Power + Volume+ for 4 seconds, release and wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
TWRP will ask for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup, select all partitions (EFS MUST BE STORED TO SAVE phone's IMEI),
tap on Select Storage to set it to Micro SD card.
Swipe to backup.
5) WIPE DATA
Go to Wipe > Format Data, type yes and confirm with buttom right icon.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, then Swipe to Wipe,
then back.
6) FLASH ROM, ROOT AND GAPPS
Go back to TWRP Home menu. Then tap on Install > choose Lineage*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
(Optional) then Add more Zips > Magisk*.zip,
then Add more Zips > bitgapps*.zip,
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
7) ROOT ACCESS (OPTIONAL)
Magisk grants you superuser privileges from boot. No extra activation needed.
Superuser access can be set from Magisk Manager app.
8) DARK MODE
As the screen is Super Amoled, Dark mode can save up battery to ~30%.
Go to Settings > Display. Switch Dark theme ON.
If you experience image flickering or screen bugs: Settings > Display > Smart Pixels
Switch Smart Pixels ON fixed my bugged display.
Developer options:
Go to Settings > About.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: JDC team, LineageOS team, TWRP team, OpenGapps team, @ripee, @Exodusnick, @0LDST4R, @AnnoDomini1993, @Buff99 and many others
New version : Google Play certification, Android 7.1, enhenced pack for easier flash.
Is Lineage OS 15 stable enough to recommend it in my tutorial ?
Hi can I move apps to SD card without apps2sd or link2sd please?
John D J said:
Hi can I move apps to SD card without apps2sd or link2sd please?
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Hi, normally with Android 7.1, when you insert a SD card Android asks if you want to use the SDcard to extend internel memory (format is required)
Tutorial updated with latest sources available
Tutorial updated for Android 8.1
Tutorial updated for Android 9 Pie
Tutorial is still up to date. Enjoy
Move to Android 10 Q, it is awesome with looong battery life
Tutorial updated for Android 11
tutorial updated
updated
** I only tester, and used N915K (not S/L)
My device running smooth with this rom. No lag, no apps KR.
If you wanna remove app. I recommend you use Root Unistall (check playstore). Dont use titatinium backup.
** Backup your data on internal storage to microsd card
**Bug**
- touchwiz launcher home screen (onto widget) force close
(must use this laucher replace https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s9launcher.galaxy.launcher)
ROM: Thanks to @ gem-flash forum
CF auto root: Thanks to @Chainfire
TWRP: Thanks to @micky387
For someone use N915 S / L .
- Flash CF auto root (must use n915S / n915L depend your phone)
You can test this rom. and report to this thread
Guidelines
1. Full wipe advance (select all except microsd card )
2. Move to Download mode
3. Flash file rom by Odin3
4. Waiting device reboot about more than 10 minutes . If it cannot load logo samsung then need remove battery and try to open again.
5. After you setup setting your phone ......
6. Move to Download mode again
7. Flash file CF-Auto-root by Odin3
8. Waiting device reboot about more than 5 minutes
9. Now you got Supersu on your phone
10. Move to Download mode
11. Flash file TWRP by Odin3
12. Done
Link download all files (except Odin3) at here MEGA
Thanx, any screenshots?? Which android version is this please.
Alboooz said:
Thanx, any screenshots?? Which android version is this please.
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Version 6.0.1
howie_ddt said:
Version 6.0.1
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Thanx, it doesn't seem is removed knox from it, but i will try when i got some time.
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL] Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000 Any version to Android 6
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy S (GT-I9000 galaxysmtd) stock to Android 6 Marshmallow
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy S I9000 to a more recent one with Android 6.
Make sure your phone is i9000 before going further: when you Power on phone, it is written Galaxy S.
and Go to Settings > About phone > Model number is GT-I9000.
### If Model number is not GT-I9000, quit this tutorial.
Check Android version: right below Model number, you have Firmware version.
If Android is 2.2 or below, follow this tutorial entirely.
If Android is 2.3.x, you can skip step 3)
Back to top of the same About phone menu: tap on System updates to check for an official update.
CHANGELOG OF TUTORIAL
v2. Minor improvements. Bought another i9000 to try whole tutorial again.
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
### All you need to upgrade to Android 6 is in my pack. However, Android versions above 4.4 are very slow on Galaxy S (unusable for calls and messages)
### You can easily try Android 5.1.1 and 6.0.1 and come back to 4.4 though.
- djibe Galaxy S i9000 pack (803 MB) v1 : https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxys-pack
(contains Samsung USB drivers + Odin 1.83 + Pit file 512 + Android 2.3.6 GT_I9000_XWJW5_XXJW4_OXXJVC_Sbl + Root CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS
+ lineage-11-20170406-UNOFFICIAL-galaxysmtd + omni-5.1.1-20160414-galaxysmtd-HOMEMADE + Full+Advance-6.0.1-20160919-galaxysmtd-Final).
Official LineageOS 11 thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-4-4-4-lineageos.3589037/
- ROM. Full Advance 6.0.1 for galaxysmtd (build 20160919). Included in my pack.
Recommended: Unofficial Lineage OS 11 for galaxysmtd (build 20170406). Included in my pack.
- OpenGApps ARM 6 pico: https://opengapps.org/?arch=arm&api=6.0&variant=pico
Recommended - OpenGApps ARM 4.4 pico: https://opengapps.org/?arch=arm&api=4.4&variant=pico
- Charge phone to 100%
2) DESIMLOCK/DEBRAND/UNLOCK i9000
First, we want to make sure phone is not locked.
On your phone, open the dialer (as if you wanted to call a phone number) and type these keys:
Code:
*#7465625#
Phone returns this message:
Network Lock
[ON]
Follow my tutorial here before going further: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-i9000/general/guide-tutorial-howto-unlock-debrand-t4053109
If Network Lock is [OFF]. Go to next chapter.
3) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4 (particularly in DCIM folder).
Make sure your Google Account is synchronised.
Use an app like Backupyourmobile or SMS Backup & Restore to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
4) FLASH LATEST STOCK ANDROID 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD
### This step is only required if your phone is blocked on Android 2.1 Eclair or 2.2 Froyo (no more recent official update).
If you are already on 2.3.x Gingerbread, move on to next chapter.
You will lose all the data stored on phone.
Shutdown phone.
Boot phone in Download mode: Hold buttons Power + Menu + Volume down until Droid logi is shown and release the buttons.
You see a Droid logo with "Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!!" message (video here if my explanation isn't clear:
)
On PC, launch Odin with Administrator privileges (you unziped it from my pack, in the Flash folder). Select Odin.exe > right click > Run as administrator
In Odin's main window, check all 3 checkboxes: Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time. Leave other checkboxes unchecked.
### Select PDA, PHONE and CSC files from the GT_I9000_XWJW5_XXJW4_OXXJVC_Sbl folder of my pack.
In PIT > select s1_odin_20100512.pit file
PDA > select PDA_XWJW5_Sbl.tar.md5
PHONE > select PHONE_XXJW4.tar.md5
CSC > select CSC_OXXJVC.tar.md5
Connect phone to USB.
ID:COM state becomes yellow.
Click Start
### ID:COM is not yellow: Try another USB port and/or another USB cable. Or another PC.
### Let flash proceed, don't touch anything, flash will last for 2min30.
Let phone autorestart.
Skip Android setup.
###### At any time, if your phone isn't working properly (bricked, bootloop), you can start fresh from this step.
5) FLASH NEW KERNEL + CWM RECOVERY
### Join us here if you your phone was already Android 2.3.x Gingerbread
Go to Settings > Applications > Development > Switch USB debugging ON.
Power off phone. Unplug phone from USB (if it was).
Run Odin as Administrator.
In Odin main window, check ONLY F. Reset Time checkbox. All other checkboxes must be unchecked.
In PDA > select CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS.tar
Boot phone in Download mode: Hold buttons Power + Menu + Volume- until Droid logo is shown.
Connect phone to USB.
When ID:COM is yellow, click Start.
Wait until PASS! message shows up in Odin.
Disconnect phone.
We now want to enter in ClockWorkMod Recovery v3:
Hold buttons Power + Menu + Volume down until phone is shut...
THEN immediately move finger from Volume down to Volume up while holding Power + Home until Samsung logo shows up and release 3 buttons.
### If Android starts to load, just keep pressed on Power + Home + Volume+ until phone restarts and Samsung logo starts showing again.
6) FORMAT PARTITIONS AND INSTALL ANDROID 4.4 KITKAT / LINEAGEOS 11
Navigation within CWM recovery:
- Volume up: move up selection
- Volume down: move down selection
- Home: confirm selection
- Power: back to previous menu
Use Volume down to select wipe data/factory reset and confirm with Home.
On next screen, use volume- to select Yes -- delete all user data. Confirm with Home
Then repeat the operation to wipe cache partition.
Finally, go to mounts and storage and format /system.
Now select "mount USB storage" (still in mounts and storage).
Connect to PC, Galaxy S is detected as USB drive.
From Windows explorer, copy all files from my ROMs folder + Google Apps zip on phone's internal memory.
Once finished, safely remove device from Windows, then unmount from phone and unplug phone from USB.
Go back to CWM home menu and navigate to > install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > lineage-11*.zip and confirm install
Phone flashes and reboots in CWM recovery 6.0.5.1
### You now use Power to confirm actions within CWM 6 recovery.
Chose Install zip and confirm with Power this time.
choose zip from /storage/sdcard0 and confirm with Power
Select lineage-11*.zip and confirm flash. Wait
When finished, go back to CWM main menu.
Install zip of OpenGapps Pico 4.4 as described above.
Then reboot system now, Cyanogenmod 11/Android 4.4 loads.
Skip Android setup (if you want Android > 4.4, even though not recommended for performance reasons).
7) INSTALL ANDROID 5.1 LOLLIPOP
Shutdown phone.
Restart to recovery
Repeat same steps to install omni-5.1.1*.zip (wipe data/factory reset + Install zip)
Wait during boot.
Power off phone again, back to recovery.
8) INSTALL ANDROID 6 MARSHMALLOW
Recovery is now TWRP 2.8.7.0.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Wipe > Advanced wipe and select Dalvik, Cache, Data and System partitions. Swipe to Wipe.
Now go to Install > select Full+Advance-6.0.1-20160919*.zip and Swipe to Confirm Flash.
It is very long. When finished, tap on Back icon (bottom right of screen).
Tap on open_gapps-arm-6.0-pico*.zip and Swipe to Confirm Flash
Wipe cache/dalvik > Reboot system
Setup Android 6.
Enjoy.
djibe
TODO:
LOS 14.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-final-7-1-2-unofficial-lineageos-14-1.3703447/
### Want to go back to Android 4.4 for fluid usage ?
Restart in Recovery mode.
Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
Select Dalvik, cache, data and systems partitions. Swipe to wipe.
Go to Install > lineage-11*.zip and confirm flash. Wait. Reboot.
Thanks: Authors of LineageOS 11, OpenGApps, Omni ROM, Full Advance ROM, @Katayew
Hi, does it work? Am I the first here, where are the others?
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Why is it necessary to install Android 5 bevor Android 6 ?
Hi,
seems clear enough to have 0 reactions
Yes you have to move forward slowly and install versions on top.
I would stick to 4.4 though (for fluidity)
I tried this way, and it seems to work. What do You think about?
Basis
S1 Gingerbread 2.3.6 + CF-Root
on internal SDCard CM 13.zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-i9000/i9000-development/rombeta-cyanogenmod-13-0-t3343471
Installation
CWM Recovery 3.0.0.5
• 1. install zip from sd card – don´t reboot
• 2. again install zip from sd card
=> TWRP 3.0.2-0 appears
Status Quo:
SDCard = vfat
Data = auto
Cache = yaffs2
System = ext4
....................................................................................the following steps maybe were wrong or unnecessary?
• Reboot to system
=> Installation starts
=> TWRP Menue appears
• Mount SDCard
• Installation CM 13
=> Failed to mount data
• wipe data ext2
=> stopped
• Reboot in Recovery
...............................................................................................................................................................................
• wipe data → Ext2 → failed
• wipe data → Repair file system => OK
• wipe data → Ext2 => OK
• wipe date → Ext4 => OK
....................................................................................the following steps maybe were wrong or unnecessary?
• wipe data → f2fs => OK
• Dalvik + cache WIPE
• Reboot System
=> TWRP Menue
• wipe format System f2fs => OK (ROM probably can´t install on f2fs)
.....................................................................................................................................................
• Mount SDCard, Data, Cache
• Instal CM 13.zip - without Verficiation and without Reboot => DONE - don´t wipe
• Install CM 13.zip => now SU is installing => DONE
• Reboot System
=> CM 13 starts ..................................................................... Antutu 5.7.1 7760
Reboot to TWRP
Status Quo:
data = f2fs
system = ext4
sdcard = vfat
cache = yaffs2
• wipe sdcard to f2fs = > OK
• cache to ext3 (unnecessary because changes automatically back to yaffs2)
• reboot to system
=> CM 13 starts ........................................................................................ Antutu 5.7.1 9500
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i´m now trying Your Way. However would You like to give some Feedback? I have no experience in Android and i´am just trying like a monkey.
Thanks. Chris
Hi @k2-18b
k2-18b said:
I tried this way, and it seems to work. What do You think about?
Basis
S1 Gingerbread 2.3.6 + CF-Root
on internal SDCard CM 13.zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-i9000/i9000-development/rombeta-cyanogenmod-13-0-t3343471
Installation
CWM Recovery 3.0.0.5
• 1. install zip from sd card – don´t reboot
• 2. again install zip from sd card
=> TWRP 3.0.2-0 appears
Status Quo:
SDCard = vfat
Data = auto
Cache = yaffs2
System = ext4
....................................................................................the following steps maybe were wrong or unnecessary?
• Reboot to system
=> Installation starts
=> TWRP Menue appears
• Mount SDCard
• Installation CM 13
=> Failed to mount data
• wipe data ext2
=> stopped
• Reboot in Recovery
...............................................................................................................................................................................
• wipe data → Ext2 → failed
• wipe data → Repair file system => OK
• wipe data → Ext2 => OK
• wipe date → Ext4 => OK
....................................................................................the following steps maybe were wrong or unnecessary?
• wipe data → f2fs => OK
• Dalvik + cache WIPE
• Reboot System
=> TWRP Menue
• wipe format System f2fs => OK (ROM probably can´t install on f2fs)
.....................................................................................................................................................
• Mount SDCard, Data, Cache
• Instal CM 13.zip - without Verficiation and without Reboot => DONE - don´t wipe
• Install CM 13.zip => now SU is installing => DONE
• Reboot System
=> CM 13 starts ..................................................................... Antutu 5.7.1 7760
Reboot to TWRP
Status Quo:
data = f2fs
system = ext4
sdcard = vfat
cache = yaffs2
• wipe sdcard to f2fs = > OK
• cache to ext3 (unnecessary because changes automatically back to yaffs2)
• reboot to system
=> CM 13 starts ........................................................................................ Antutu 5.7.1 9500
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i´m now trying Your Way. However would You like to give some Feedback? I have no experience in Android and i´am just trying like a monkey.
Thanks. Chris
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Hi Chris,
I bought another stock and simlocked SGS to test again.
Whole tutorial went on very easily.
Especially when you know that going above Android 4.4 is crazy.
Wonderful tutorial! Pulled out my old phone and it’s happily running 4.4!! Now if I could get Magisk to figure out how to work with this, then I would be overjoyed.
EirikrHinnRauthi said:
Wonderful tutorial! Pulled out my old phone and it’s happily running 4.4!! Now if I could get Magisk to figure out how to work with this, then I would be overjoyed.
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Hi,
You may try to
Download Magisk https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Rename .apk to .zip
Reboot to Recovery
Flash zip
Tell us if it worked
djibe89 said:
Hi,
You may try to
Download Magisk https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Rename .apk to .zip
Reboot to Recovery
Flash zip
Tell us if it worked
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djibe89 said:
Hi,
You may try to
Download Magisk https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
Rename .apk to .zip
Reboot to Recovery
Flash zip
Tell us if it worked
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I already have the flushable .zip — here is the message I am getting (ignore the /data thing - that was resolved - message happens anyway)
Also here is a picture of what I get with SuperSU flushable from ChainFire in case that helps anyone figure out what’s up.
Yes I think the phone has a weird boot sequence and cannot be flashed like this. Sorry I don't have time to look into it.
Somewhere on XDA ?
That is actually very well explained. If, like me, you only have Linux and can't use Odin, you can extract zimage from CF-Root-XX_OXA_JW4-v4.4-CWM3RFS.tar and use heimdall to flash:
heimdall flash --KERNEL ./zImage --no-reboot
can we install any newer custom ROM above android 7?
AlphaBravo said:
can we install any newer custom ROM above android 7?
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You won't be able.
This is the end.
Farewell i9000
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 Stock to Android 13
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE/deb or Wi-Fi-only/flo to Android 13 / LineageOS 20 with Netflix/Disney+ working
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 7 (4G or wifi) with Android 6 to a fresher one with Android 13.
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About tablet > Model number: Nexus 7
And on tablet's back cover: Nexus is written vertically (horizontally on 2012 model)
### See here if not clear: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58273/how-to-distinguish-nexus-7-2012-and-nexus-7-2013
If you have a SIM card slot on the side, it is a LTE model (codename deb), if not, Wi-Fi only alias flo.
Make sure you have latest official updates.
Connect tab to Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Download if update is available.
### WARNING. I'm not sure banking apps will work. Office Lens and Adobe Scan don't work.
### See all my tutorials at https://github.com/djibe/Android-tutorials
### Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/djibe
CHANGELOG
v10. BitGApps v2, Lanchon repit cited
v9. Android 13, TWRP 3.7 (both by @followmsi)
v8. Back to BitGApps
v7. Hack GApps for Android 12.1/12L (thx to @JamesTanner)
v6. Android 12.1/LOS 19.1
v5. Stick to 12/19 (not 12L/19.1) to wait for compatible BitGApps
v4. Move to Android 12, improve fastboot errors, update Magisk to 24.3 + Netflix access
v3. Move to BitGApps, TWRP 3.6 by @followmsi, repartition script 1380/20 by @k23m
v2. Netflix and Disney+ with Magisk 23 + updated pack, improve readability
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 7 2013 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPo8YGO-5b6mqugCDyi7T3k94uecwbfZ/view?usp=sharing
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + TWRP recovery 3.7.0_9-0 flo & deb by followmsi + Magisk root + repartition zip sysrepart_1380_20 by @k23m).
### Use Incognito web browser mode if needed to download pack.
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
For both LTE model/deb & Wi-Fi model re-partitionned/flox
- ROM LineageOS 20 Unofficial by @followmsi (Android 13): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-20-0.3569067/
Download latest build: See top link in thread above
### You may also want LineageOS 18.1 Official (Android 11): https://download.lineageos.org/flox (download according BitGApps version)
+ BitGApps ARM 13 v2+ CORE: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases/
+ Tablet must be fully charged.
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect tab to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 2013
In Android, go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on "Build number", a notification confirms Developer menu is unlocked.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch USB debugging ON.
Go to my /djibe folder you unziped earlier. In Windows address bar (ie E:\root\Google Nexus 7 2013\djibe\flash), type cmd and hit Enter
to open a Windows Command.
Connect tablet to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
077955f1 unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but tab is waiting for authorization.
On tablet, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tab restarts and displays a droid, lowest message is: LOCK STATE - locked
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Lowest message is now: LOCK STATE - unlocked
### Unable to run fastboot commands: < waiting for device > ? Go to Windows Device Manager
### While in ADB, driver for Android Device should be named Android Composite ADB Interface. In Fastboot: Android Bootloader Interface
### Click on View > Display hidden devices, right click on Nexus 7 > Uninstall. Reinstall drivers. No success ? Try from another computer
Use Volume keys to select Start and Power to confirm.
Tablet is unlocked.
Configure Android quickly, reactivate Developer options and USB debugging.
Then restart tablet to bootloader using once again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4) FLASH TWRP 3.7 RECOVERY
Tablet displays the droid logo.
From Windows command, enter:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-flo_followmsi.img
### Or for LTE model:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-deb_followmsi.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 0.995s
Back to tablet, use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
### You may experience lagginess within the Recovery.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swip to Allow Modifications.
Go straight to Backup > select Boot, System, Data partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount (tablet still connected to PC).
You can access tablet's storage folders from Windows Explorer if Data partition is checked and bottom right button show Disable MTP (within TWRP Mount menu).
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
On tablet, now go to Wipe > Format data.
Type yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Now go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe. Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and Swipe to Wipe.
We cannot flash on wiped partitions. Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
Back to Mount menu.
From Windows Explorer, now copy sysrepart_1380_20.zip on Internal Storage.
Disconnect tab.
Back to tablet, go to Install > tap on sysrepart_1380_20.zip and Swipe to flash.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
### Repartitioned Wi-Fi model is called flox (instead of flo)
### If you lack space, you should go there: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-unofficial-port-repit-for-nexus-7-2013-deb-flo.4237183/
6) FLASH ANDROID + GAPPS (+ MAGISK)
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Connect tab to PC.
Back to Mount menu.
Copy ROM + GAPPS (+ Magisk) to Internal storage with Windows Explorer.
Go to TWRP Home > Install.
Select lineage-*.zip,
then Add more zips: bitgapps*.zip and Swipe to Install
(for root, needed for Netflix : and Add More Zips, then Magisk.zip)
### If you get Error 70, don't be scared. Tablet doesn't know the System partition was increased.
### Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Resize File System > Swipe to Resize and flash GApps.
(Repeat Reboot to Recovery with Magisk v25.2 if you need root).
Android 13 is installed !
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe.
Disconnect tab from PC.
Then Reboot System.
Let the tab start (a few minutes).
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magisk via TWRP recovery
Do not connect to Android account.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
Open Files app > Install Magisk.apk.
Then in Magisk goto Settings > Hide magisk app and give it a name, switch Zygisk option ON.
Go to Modules Tab > Install from Storage: MagiskHidePropsConfig and safetynet.
Go to Developer options to disable Android debugging (ADB).
Reboot phone.
You can use yasnac app to check Safetynet passes.
Then with Files App: install netflix and disney+ if needed.
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x (or disabled)
Tablet not seen by Windows or Can't access tablet from Windows Explorer ?
Activate Developer options.
Go to Settings > System > Developer options > Default USB configuration > File transfer
11) NETFLIX AND DISNEY+
You may try both apps without more manipulations.
If they don't work, go back to recovery and flash Magisk.
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: @followmsi, @k23m, @nbehary, @DevSwift1, @flex1911, @yattodettaman, @emmett.tsai, TopJohnWu, TWRP team, LineageOS team, BitGApps team
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BOOT TO RECOVERY
Hold Power + Volume- until Droid logo appears and release buttons, this is Bootloader.
Press Volume- twice to show Recovery mode and confirm with Power
Amazing guide. Start to finish in just under an hour. Zero issues.
DefconZero said:
Amazing guide. Start to finish in just under an hour. Zero issues.
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Hi, glad you like it !
This tab is awesome.
djibe89 said:
Hi, glad you like it !
This tab is awesome.
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Indeed!
Forgot to add - THANKS to you and all the contributors you mentioned for all the support in keeping this device and the android community alive!
Easy guide, everything seems working just fine except gps not working how do I fix that?
Thanks to you and all the contributors you mentioned for all the support in keeping this device alive
After many unsuccessful attempts (Win64, Linux) I followed these instructions to the letter and it was successful. Thanks!
amem said:
Easy guide, everything seems working just fine except gps not working how do I fix that?
Thanks to you and all the contributors you mentioned for all the support in keeping this device alive
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Hi,
I don't remember to have GPS failing.
I'm sorry I can't help on this.
I'll try to buy a new tab one day to test it again.
djibe89 said:
Hi,
I don't remember to have GPS failing.
I'm sorry I can't help on this.
I'll try to buy a new tab one day to test it again.
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Hi
Thanks for taking the time to read my post after reboot It is working fine thanks again
Finally there is a guide which I can refer to as a newbie. Thank you so much!
Not sure why can't boot to recovery mode though...but resolved by manual long hold vol up + power button
andycyc said:
Finally there is a guide which I can refer to as a newbie. Thank you so much!
Not sure why can't boot to recovery mode though...but resolved by manual long hold vol up + power button
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Hi,
thx for your post.
I'm glad it's useful.
Hi, been running my Nexus 7 rooted and on custom Android 6 based ROM and kernal for probably the last 6 years. Admittedly used very little, but still runs like a champ, if not a little sluggish. So I just decided to check back in to XDA and so happy to find this and try it out. However, GApps link not working for me. "File requested does not exist" Any possibility to fix link?
Thanks very much to OP!!
Edit: wow, pardon the banner, haven't been on XDA like I said for maybe six years, or more!
Edit 2: I believe I found the same GApps from another link djibe89 posted in LG G3 tutorial for the same process. Here:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11 [GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 LG-D855 (Unlocked/Europe) Stock to Android 11 R/LineageOS 18.1 with all files included, Netflix and Disney+ working This detailed step-by-step guide helps you...
forum.xda-developers.com
mookdawg7 said:
Hi, been running my Nexus 7 rooted and on custom Android 6 based ROM and kernal for probably the last 6 years. Admittedly used very little, but still runs like a champ, if not a little sluggish. So I just decided to check back in to XDA and so happy to find this and try it out. However, GApps link not working for me. "File requested does not exist" Any possibility to fix link?
Thanks very much to OP!!
Edit: wow, pardon the banner, haven't been on XDA like I said for maybe six years, or more!
Edit 2: I believe I found the same GApps from another link djibe89 posted in LG G3 tutorial for the same process. Here:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 D855 Stock to Android 11 [GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G3 LG-D855 (Unlocked/Europe) Stock to Android 11 R/LineageOS 18.1 with all files included, Netflix and Disney+ working This detailed step-by-step guide helps you...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Hi, you can use Bitgapps:
BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
Clean Flash ROM > restart recovery > flash Gapps > reboot
I'm updating tutorial
djibe89 said:
Hi, you can use Bitgapps:
BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
Clean Flash ROM > restart recovery > flash Gapps > reboot
I'm updating tutorial
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Fantastic! Everything was going smoothly. But the GApps kept failing on install (Unsupported SDK version, and Install config not found). Thought it might be the version I downloaded, but I came back here and found your reply, so rebooted recovery after Lineage 19 install, installed GApps package, wiped Dalvik/Cache, installed Magisk, wiped dalvik/cache, and rebooted system. Joy! Now appears to be up and running. Seems as though reboot>recovery after ROM flash made the difference. Haven't rooted yet, but I am having a lot of fun. Huge gratitude to you for this tutorial and development work, as well as quick reply. Thank you!
Edit: Ahh, I'm pretty rusty. Realized now Lineage 19 is based off of Android 12, instead of 11. So I installed GApps for 11, not 12. Maybe something to do with it...?
mookdawg7 said:
Fantastic! Everything was going smoothly. But the GApps kept failing on install (Unsupported SDK version, and Install config not found). Thought it might be the version I downloaded, but I came back here and found your reply, so rebooted recovery after Lineage 19 install, installed GApps package, wiped Dalvik/Cache, installed Magisk, wiped dalvik/cache, and rebooted system. Joy! Now appears to be up and running. Seems as though reboot>recovery after ROM flash made the difference. Haven't rooted yet, but I am having a lot of fun. Huge gratitude to you for this tutorial and development work, as well as quick reply. Thank you!
Edit: Ahh, I'm pretty rusty. Realized now Lineage 19 is based off of Android 12, instead of 11. So I installed GApps for 11, not 12. Maybe something to do with it...?
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Well, I updated tuto for 12.
Choose GApps package accordingly
I'm looking to buy a new one to try 12
And test flashing errors after repartition
djibe89 said:
Well, I updated tuto for 12.
Choose GApps package accordingly
I'm looking to buy a new one to try 12
And test flashing errors after repartition
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Thanks, worked great for me running unofficial Lineage 19/Android 12! I wasn't able to install official Lineage 18.1. TWRP rejected install because it did not recognize my device as flox. I thought that the repartition package renamed it to this, but anyway that is what I ran into.
mookdawg7 said:
Thanks, worked great for me running unofficial Lineage 19/Android 12! I wasn't able to install official Lineage 18.1. TWRP rejected install because it did not recognize my device as flox. I thought that the repartition package renamed it to this, but anyway that is what I ran into.
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If you need to force flash one day, you can edit updater-script in ROM archive
djibe89 said:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 stock to Android 11 or 12
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE/deb or Wi-Fi-only/flo to Android 11 or 12 / LineageOS 18.1 or 19 with Netflix/Disney+ working
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 7 (4G or wifi) with Android 6 to a powerful one with Android 11 R.
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About tablet > Model number: Nexus 7
And on tablet's back cover: Nexus is written vertically (horizontally on 2012 model)
### See here if not clear: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58273/how-to-distinguish-nexus-7-2012-and-nexus-7-2013
If you have a SIM card slot on the side, it is a LTE model (codename deb), if not, Wi-Fi only alias flo.
Make sure you have latest official updates.
Connect tab to Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Download if update is available.
### WARNING. I'm not sure banking apps will work.
CHANGELOG
v3. Move to BitGApps, TWRP 3.6 by @followmsi, repartition script 1380/20 by @k23m
v2. Netflix and Disney+ with Magisk 23 + updated pack, improve readability
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 7 2013 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPo8YGO-5b6mqugCDyi7T3k94uecwbfZ/view?usp=sharing
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + TWRP recovery 3.6.0_9-1 flo & deb by followmsi + Magisk root + repartition zip sysrepart_1380_20 by @k23m).
### Use Incognito web browser mode if needed to download pack.
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
For both LTE model/deb & Wi-Fi model re-partitionned/flox
- ROM LineageOS 18.1 Unofficial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-2021-05-06.3569067/
Download latest build: See top link in thread above
### You may also use LineageOS 18.1 Official: https://download.lineageos.org/flox
### Want Android 12 (maybe not yet fully stable) ? Enjoy https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-19-0-2022-01-07.3569067/
+ BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Tablet must be fully charged to 100%.
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect tab to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 2013
In Android, go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on "Build number", a notification confirms Developer menu is unlocked.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch USB debugging ON.
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
Connect tablet to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
077955f1 unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but tab is waiting for authorization.
On tablet, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tab restarts and displays a droid, lowest message is: LOCK STATE - locked
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Lowest message is now: LOCK STATE - unlocked
Use Volume keys to select Start and Power to confirm.
Tablet is unlocked.
Configure Android fast, reactivate Developer options and USB debugging.
Then restart tablet to bootloader using once again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4) FLASH TWRP 3.5/3.6 RECOVERY
Tablet displays the droid logo.
Enter this command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-flo_followmsi.img
### Or for LTE model:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-deb_followmsi.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 0.995s
Use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
### You may experience lagginess within the Recovery.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swip to Allow Modifications.
Go straight to Backup > select Boot, System, Data partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checked and bottom right button show Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Now go to Wipe > Format data.
Type yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Now go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and Swipe to Wipe.
We cannot flash on wiped partitions. Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
Back to Mount.
Copy sysrepart_1280_120.zip on Internal Storage.
Disconnect tab.
Go to Install > tap on sysrepart_1380_20.zip and Swipe to flash.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
### Repartitioned Wi-Fi model is called flox (instead of flo)
6) FLASH ANDROID + BITGAPPS (+ MAGISK)
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Connect tab to PC.
Back to Mount menu.
Copy ROM + GAPPS (+ Magisk) to Internal storage with Windows Explorer.
Go to TWRP Home > then Install.
Select lineage-*.zip,
(for root: and Add More Zips, then Magisk.zip)
and Swipe to force install.
After flash, go to Reboot > Recovery
After TWRP reboot, go to Install > BiTGApps*.zip and Swipe to Install.
### If you get Error 70, don't be scared. Tablet doesn't know the System partition was increased.
### Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Resize File System > Swipe to Resize and flash BitGApps.
Android 11 (or 12) is installed !
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe.
Disconnect tab from PC.
Then Reboot System.
Let the tab start (a few minutes).
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magish via TWRP recovery.
Configure Android as you like.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
If Magisk Manager doesn't download apk. Download official apk here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
11) NETFLIX AND DISNEY+
You may try both apps without more manipulations.
If they don't work, go back to recovery anf flash Magisk.
Open Magisk app (v23+).
Go to Settings > go to App Rename app to Godmode to hide hide.
Below, switch MagiskHide ON.
Now go to Magisk Modules tab > install liboemcrypto disabler and MagiskHide Props Config.
Connect to your Google account, download from Play Store Netflix and Disney+.
### If you are already connected to Google account.
Clear cache (Settings > Apps > All apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage) and restart tab.
Relaunch Play Store, Netflix and Disney+ will be available in SD.
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: @followmsi, @k23m, @nbehary, @DevSwift1, @flex1911, @yattodettaman, @emmett.tsai, TopJohnWu, TWRP team, LineageOS team, BitGApps team
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I followed the instructions and successfully installed the OS. It was working fine, but after some time touchscreen became unresponsive and now I can't do anything. I tried restarting using the power button and got into recovery, even in recovery, the touch screen is not responding. Someone, Please help.
moneyrockers said:
I followed the instructions and successfully installed the OS. It was working fine, but after some time touchscreen became unresponsive and now I can't do anything. I tried restarting using the power button and got into recovery, even in recovery, the touch screen is not responding. Someone, Please help.
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Hi, is ADB active ?
djibe89 said:
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 stock to Android 11 or 12
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE/deb or Wi-Fi-only/flo to Android 11 or 12 / LineageOS 18.1 or 19 with Netflix/Disney+ working
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Google Nexus 7 (4G or wifi) with Android 6 to a powerful one with Android 11 R.
### I'll make a few notes using this style: PLEASE READ THEM.
Before going further, make sure you have the correct model.
Go to Settings > About tablet > Model number: Nexus 7
And on tablet's back cover: Nexus is written vertically (horizontally on 2012 model)
### See here if not clear: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/58273/how-to-distinguish-nexus-7-2012-and-nexus-7-2013
If you have a SIM card slot on the side, it is a LTE model (codename deb), if not, Wi-Fi only alias flo.
Make sure you have latest official updates.
Connect tab to Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings > About tablet > System updates. Download if update is available.
### WARNING. I'm not sure banking apps will work.
CHANGELOG
v3. Move to BitGApps, TWRP 3.6 by @followmsi, repartition script 1380/20 by @k23m
v2. Netflix and Disney+ with Magisk 23 + updated pack, improve readability
v1. Initial release
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Nexus 7 2013 pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gPo8YGO-5b6mqugCDyi7T3k94uecwbfZ/view?usp=sharing
(contains USB drivers r13 + fastboot & adb + TWRP recovery 3.6.0_9-1 flo & deb by followmsi + Magisk root + repartition zip sysrepart_1380_20 by @k23m).
### Use Incognito web browser mode if needed to download pack.
Unzip pack on Windows desktop.
For both LTE model/deb & Wi-Fi model re-partitionned/flox
- ROM LineageOS 18.1 Unofficial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-18-1-2021-05-06.3569067/
Download latest build: See top link in thread above
### You may also use LineageOS 18.1 Official: https://download.lineageos.org/flox
### Want Android 12 (maybe not yet fully stable) ? Enjoy https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-flo-deb-unofficial-lineageos-19-0-2022-01-07.3569067/
+ BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Tablet must be fully charged to 100%.
2) INSTALL WINDOWS DRIVERS AND BACKUP
Go to the folder you unzipped earlier.
navigate to usb_driver_r13-windows > usb_driver.
Right click on android_winusb.inf and select Install. Confirm with OK.
Restart Windows.
Make sure Google/provider account is synchronized.
Backup photos, documents, contacts before going any further (ex: use the backupyourmobile app).
Connect tab to PC and retrieve data.
3) UNLOCK BOOTLOADER OF GOOGLE NEXUS 7 2013
In Android, go to Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on "Build number", a notification confirms Developer menu is unlocked.
Go to Settings > Developer options and switch USB debugging ON.
Open a Windows command prompt on the /djibe pack folder you unziped earlier:
select folder with left click, right click while holding SHIFT on keyboard > Open command windows here
Connect tablet to PC.
Enter command
Code:
adb devices
Command starts adb and returns
Code:
077955f1 unauthorized
ADB (Android Debug Bridge) has started but tab is waiting for authorization.
On tablet, authorize adb commands from Allow USB debugging dialog: tap on OK.
Then enter command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Tab restarts and displays a droid, lowest message is: LOCK STATE - locked
Enter command
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Using Volume+, select Yes - Unlock bootloader, confirm by pressing Power.
Lowest message is now: LOCK STATE - unlocked
Use Volume keys to select Start and Power to confirm.
Tablet is unlocked.
Configure Android fast, reactivate Developer options and USB debugging.
Then restart tablet to bootloader using once again
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
4) FLASH TWRP 3.5/3.6 RECOVERY
Tablet displays the droid logo.
Enter this command
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-flo_followmsi.img
### Or for LTE model:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.0_9-1-deb_followmsi.img
Command returns Finished. Total time: 0.995s
Use Volume keys to select Recovery mode, confirm with Power.
### You may experience lagginess within the Recovery.
Welcome to TWRP recovery.
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swip to Allow Modifications.
Go straight to Backup > select Boot, System, Data partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checked and bottom right button show Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to Nexus 7 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Now go to Wipe > Format data.
Type yes and confirm with bottom right check icon.
Now go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and Swipe to Wipe.
We cannot flash on wiped partitions. Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
Back to Mount.
Copy sysrepart_1280_120.zip on Internal Storage.
Disconnect tab.
Go to Install > tap on sysrepart_1380_20.zip and Swipe to flash.
Go to Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
### Repartitioned Wi-Fi model is called flox (instead of flo)
6) FLASH ANDROID + BITGAPPS (+ MAGISK)
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Connect tab to PC.
Back to Mount menu.
Copy ROM + GAPPS (+ Magisk) to Internal storage with Windows Explorer.
Go to TWRP Home > then Install.
Select lineage-*.zip,
(for root: and Add More Zips, then Magisk.zip)
and Swipe to force install.
After flash, go to Reboot > Recovery
After TWRP reboot, go to Install > BiTGApps*.zip and Swipe to Install.
### If you get Error 70, don't be scared. Tablet doesn't know the System partition was increased.
### Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Resize File System > Swipe to Resize and flash BitGApps.
Android 11 (or 12) is installed !
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe.
Disconnect tab from PC.
Then Reboot System.
Let the tab start (a few minutes).
7) ROOT WITH MAGISK (OPTIONAL)
### Only if you flashed Magish via TWRP recovery.
Configure Android as you like.
Magisk root starts with Android.
You can manage permissions and extra modules with Magisk Manager app.
If Magisk Manager doesn't download apk. Download official apk here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
10) OTHER APPS
- You can use GPS Status & Toolbox for faster GPS fix.
- Developer options
Settings > About tablet.
Tap 7 times on build number.
Back to Settings > Developer options
Select USB Configuration > set MTP
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to .5x
11) NETFLIX AND DISNEY+
You may try both apps without more manipulations.
If they don't work, go back to recovery anf flash Magisk.
Open Magisk app (v23+).
Go to Settings > go to App Rename app to Godmode to hide hide.
Below, switch MagiskHide ON.
Now go to Magisk Modules tab > install liboemcrypto disabler and MagiskHide Props Config.
Connect to your Google account, download from Play Store Netflix and Disney+.
### If you are already connected to Google account.
Clear cache (Settings > Apps > All apps > Google Play Store > Storage > Clear storage) and restart tab.
Relaunch Play Store, Netflix and Disney+ will be available in SD.
That's it.
Enjoy ;-)
Thanks: @followmsi, @k23m, @nbehary, @DevSwift1, @flex1911, @yattodettaman, @emmett.tsai, TopJohnWu, TWRP team, LineageOS team, BitGApps team
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hi i followed the tutorial but when i flash twrp recovery then the touch is not working inside the recovery.its really annoying, can you please help me with this im using nexus 7 2013 LTE version
ShivaRK666 said:
hi i followed the tutorial but when i flash twrp recovery then the touch is not working inside the recovery.its really annoying, can you please help me with this im using nexus 7 2013 LTE version
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Hi, can you try with suitable 3.5 TWRP ?
[ROM][flo|deb][UNOFFICIAL][LineageOS 20.0]
LineageOS 20.0 lineage-20.0-20230507-UNOFFICIAL-flo.zip lineage-20.0-20230507-UNOFFICIAL-deb.zip Known issues: - We are still Permissive (SELinux) - Encryption is not working .. Pls do NOT encrypt your /data partition! - Camera is not fully...
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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 or 10") from Stock to Android 8.1
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Unified (7 or 10", espressowifi/3g) Stock to Android 8.1 Oreo / Unlegacy Android
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 to a newer one with Android 8.1.
Make sure your tablet is fine before going further: in Android, go to Settings > About device > Model number is listed below.
- espressowifi
- GT-P3110 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P3113 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5110 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5113 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- espresso3g
- GT-P3100 (7", 3G)
- GT-P5100 (10.1", 3G)
If not, quit this tutorial.
Disney+ and Netflix are working.
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release for Android 8.1
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy Tab 2 pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxytab2-pack
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.4.0-0 official recovery + Magisk Root + Aurora Store). Unzip files.
+ ROM Android 8.1 Unlegacy Android: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-aosp-8-1-oreo-unlegacy-android-unofficial.4323203/
Download latest Wi-Fi build here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/ua_espresso-8-1-0-20211021-surefixed-zip.5438769/
Download latest 3G build here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=7161016148664826463
### GPS and Camera don't work. Use an Android 7.1 ROM if you need these
+ BitGApps Package ARM 8.1 (R44+): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/custom-gapps-bitgapps-for-android.4012165/post-81060605
Download latest build: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ a microSD card. Copy ROM, Gapps, Magisk root and Aurora Store on microSD card (FAT32 format) and insert it in phone.
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use app like Backupyourmobile and SMS backup & Restore to backup contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Now connect to Wi-Fi, Settings > About device > Software update. Check you already have the latest.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.4 RECOVERY
Shut down tablet.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Power + Volume- until you see Warning's screen and release all buttons.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Connect tablet in USB, wait during bootloader drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In Files > PDA > select twrp-3.4.0-0-espressowifi.img.tar
### or twrp-3.4.0-0-espresso3g.img.tar for 3G model.
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
When Success green message appears, unplug USB.
Now hold Power + Volume+ until Samsung logo shows up and release buttons.
### If tablet reboots normally, recovery will be reset. You can flash TWRP with Odin again.
4) BACKUP SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup > you can select the partitions you want to save.
I prefer to backup System, EFS and Boot.
Now type Select Storage > Select Micro SD card and confirm with OK
Now Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Type yes and confirm with bottom right icon.
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
Back to TWRP, go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, System, Data, Internal Storage (if you really made a backup from step 2), Cache, then Swipe to Wipe,
then back.
### Don't select microSD or you will lose your backup
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
6) FLASH ROM, GAPPS
Go to Install > choose ua_expresso*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
then Add more Zips > bitgapps*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
### Don't connect to your Google account before setting up root.
7) IMPROVE
Go to Settings > System > About tablet
### Wi-Fi users, don't be scared, Galaxy Tab 2 3G is written, not a big deal.
Tap on the "Build number" entry seven times. You are notified that developer settings are now active.
Go to Settings > System > Developer options,
Set Windows animation to 0, Transition animation and transition scales to x 0,5.
If Netflix or Disney+ are not accessible from the Play Store, use Aurora Store.
8) STORE YOUR BACKUP IN A SAFE PLACE
Connect phone or microSD to PC.
Open microSD folder and backup TWRP folder to a safe place.
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: @Mighty, @LR7875, LOS Team, TWRP Team, BitGapps team, topjohnwu
Hi, there doesn't seem to be anything named Magisk Root within the download zip. Is it missing or am I missing something?
iCasseus said:
Hi, there doesn't seem to be anything named Magisk Root within the download zip. Is it missing or am I missing something?
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Hi,true and sorry for that
You can download it here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
djibe89 said:
Hi,true and sorry for that
You can download it here: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
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Thanks. What do you do with Magisk after copying it to the external memory as it isn't mentioned in any other steps?
I have managed to follow all other steps and have it running with android 8.1 however Disney+ and Netflix do not work as I believe they see the tablet as rooted and don't like it. I have tried a few Disney+ install work arounds but still doesn't work. Do you have any ideas? Cheers
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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 or 10") from Stock to Android 8.1
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Unified (7 or 10", espressowifi/3g) Stock to Android 8.1 Oreo / Unlegacy Android
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 to a newer one with Android 8.1.
Make sure your tablet is fine before going further: in Android, go to Settings > About device > Model number is listed below.
- espressowifi
- GT-P3110 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P3113 (7", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5110 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- GT-P5113 (10.1", Wi-Fi)
- espresso3g
- GT-P3100 (7", 3G)
- GT-P5100 (10.1", 3G)
If not, quit this tutorial.
Disney+ and Netflix are working.
CHANGELOG
v1. Initial release for Android 8.1
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy Tab 2 pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-galaxytab2-pack
(contains Samsung tweaked Odin 3.13.1 + Samsung USB drivers + TWRP 3.4.0-0 official recovery + Magisk Root + Aurora Store). Unzip files.
+ ROM Android 8.1 Unlegacy Android: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-aosp-8-1-oreo-unlegacy-android-unofficial.4323203/
Download latest Wi-Fi build here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/ua_espresso-8-1-0-20211021-surefixed-zip.5438769/
Download latest 3G build here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=7161016148664826463
### GPS and Camera don't work. Use an Android 7.1 ROM if you need these
+ BitGApps Package ARM 8.1 (R44+): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/custom-gapps-bitgapps-for-android.4012165/post-81060605
Download latest build: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ a microSD card. Copy ROM, Gapps, Magisk root and Aurora Store on microSD card (FAT32 format) and insert it in phone.
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install Samsung drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use app like Backupyourmobile and SMS backup & Restore to backup contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Now connect to Wi-Fi, Settings > About device > Software update. Check you already have the latest.
3) FLASH TWRP 3.4 RECOVERY
Shut down tablet.
Boot in Download Mode: hold Power + Volume- until you see Warning's screen and release all buttons.
Confirm access to Download mode by pressing Volume+.
Connect tablet in USB, wait during bootloader drivers installation.
Then launch Odin.exe (included in my archive) and wait for Odin indicator ID:COM to become blue.
In options: Verify re-partition and Auto Reboot are NOT ticked while F. Reset Time is ticked.
In Files > PDA > select twrp-3.4.0-0-espressowifi.img.tar
### or twrp-3.4.0-0-espresso3g.img.tar for 3G model.
### Warranty will be Void after next click ###
Click Start.
When Success green message appears, unplug USB.
Now hold Power + Volume+ until Samsung logo shows up and release buttons.
### If tablet reboots normally, recovery will be reset. You can flash TWRP with Odin again.
4) BACKUP SYSTEM (Nandroid backup)
Wait a few seconds for TWRP recovery to boot.
Recovery asks for Keep System Read Only ? > Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup > you can select the partitions you want to save.
I prefer to backup System, EFS and Boot.
Now type Select Storage > Select Micro SD card and confirm with OK
Now Swipe to Backup and wait during process.
Go to Home screen and continue with next chapter.
5) FORMAT PARTITIONS
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Type yes and confirm with bottom right icon.
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
Back to TWRP, go to Wipe > Advanced wipe,
select Dalvik, System, Data, Internal Storage (if you really made a backup from step 2), Cache, then Swipe to Wipe,
then back.
### Don't select microSD or you will lose your backup
Go to Home > Reboot > Recovery > Do not install app.
6) FLASH ROM, GAPPS
Go to Install > choose ua_expresso*.zip,
(if you don't see the files, tap on Select Storage and make sure Micro SDCard is active).
then Add more Zips > bitgapps*.zip
then Swipe to confirm Flash.
Wait for operation to end.
Then tap Wipe cache/dalvik, swipe to confirm,
then Reboot System.
Wait for the phone to boot during 5 minutes.
### Don't connect to your Google account before setting up root.
7) IMPROVE
Go to Settings > System > About tablet
### Wi-Fi users, don't be scared, Galaxy Tab 2 3G is written, not a big deal.
Tap on the "Build number" entry seven times. You are notified that developer settings are now active.
Go to Settings > System > Developer options,
Set Windows animation to 0, Transition animation and transition scales to x 0,5.
If Netflix or Disney+ are not accessible from the Play Store, use Aurora Store.
8) STORE YOUR BACKUP IN A SAFE PLACE
Connect phone or microSD to PC.
Open microSD folder and backup TWRP folder to a safe place.
Enjoy,
djibe
Thanks: @Mighty, @LR7875, LOS Team, TWRP Team, BitGapps team, topjohnwu
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Hi, may I ask where I can get the 7.1 ROM for my P3100?
Thank you very much! (my dad loves using old stuffs, but he wants GPS for some reasons)
Hi All,
Thanks for the tuto.
During the process, at point 6 for the zip files.
ua_expresso*.zip has been selected but i added BiTGApp 12 instead of 8.1.
ua_expresso*.zip installed but not BiTGApp.
The tablets works fine but without browser etc.
i tried to install again from Odin but it doens't come to TRW. The tablet restarts with ANDROID.
Thanks for any help,
Cheers,
bilame said:
Hi All,
Thanks for the tuto.
During the process, at point 6 for the zip files.
ua_expresso*.zip has been selected but i added BiTGApp 12 instead of 8.1.
ua_expresso*.zip installed but not BiTGApp.
The tablets works fine but without browser etc.
i tried to install again from Odin but it doens't come to TRW. The tablet restarts with ANDROID.
Thanks for any help,
Cheers,
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Hi, can you boot with Power + Volume+ and release when Samsung logo is displayed ?
Hi djibe89,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, i started with power + volume+ and it leaded to TRW.
so i installed the BiTGApp 8.1, then wiped cache/dalvik then reboot.
it didn't take 5 min but no apps has been installed unfortunately
bilame said:
Hi djibe89,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, i started with power + volume+ and it leaded to TRW.
so i installed the BiTGApp 8.1, then wiped cache/dalvik then reboot.
it didn't take 5 min but no apps has been installed unfortunately
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You can try OpenGApps then
bilame said:
Hi djibe89,
Thanks for the quick reply.
Yes, i started with power + volume+ and it leaded to TRW.
so i installed the BiTGApp 8.1, then wiped cache/dalvik then reboot.
it didn't take 5 min but no apps has been installed unfortunately
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djibe89 said:
You can try OpenGApps then
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or deltadroid : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-minimal-gapps-gapps-lp-20150107-1-t2997368
aqt169 said:
Hi, may I ask where I can get the 7.1 ROM for my P3100?
Thank you very much! (my dad loves using old stuffs, but he wants GPS for some reasons)
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GPS works in 8.1 rom tho
Hi,
Thanks Djibe89 and TheDoctor46.
I am wondering if files put on the sdcard from the first install could avoid right install of BiTGApp 8.1 ?
it's quite weird, i have no sound.
i could install a browser from playstore.
well, i'll try both OpenGapps and deltadroid.
bilame said:
Hi,
Thanks Djibe89 and TheDoctor46.
I am wondering if files put on the sdcard from the first install could avoid right install of BiTGApp 8.1 ?
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Not it should not affect installation as thats what everyone does. Maybe a problem of BiTGapps?? (I have never tried them)
Hi members,
question everything works fine but i dont see playstore ore browser what did i wrong?
mp3catcher said:
Hi members,
question everything works fine but i dont see playstore ore browser what did i wrong?
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Hi, which GApps did you flash ?
djibe89 said:
Hi, which GApps did you flash ?
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Gapps base arm64-9.0.0 20180918 signed and bitgapps arm64-12.0.0-r45 both not working
mp3catcher said:
Gapps base arm64-9.0.0 20180918 signed and bitgapps arm64-12.0.0-r45 both not working
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Well, Oreo is Android 8.1 so you have to download 8.1 GApps: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApp...wnload/v1.7/BiTGApps-arm-8.1.0-R45_signed.zip
Clean wipe and flash ROM + GAPPS
mp3catcher said:
Gapps base arm64-9.0.0 20180918 signed and bitgapps arm64-12.0.0-r45 both not working
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You can't flash arm64 gapps on arm (v7) device and expect it to work.