The purpose of this guide is to restore the phone in emergency cases and not only but also to perform a downgrade without the need to be in S_OFF (the utility of Sunshine, except in special cases such as the change of MID and CID which is indispensable, it comes much less!).
CAUTION
Do not do it if you do not have a clear vision of what you are doing: for inexperienced users it is a way to get a "paperweight", I do not accept any responsibility: you do it at your own risk!
This example refers to the European version of the Oreo firmware already in use: 2.33.401.10 NO BRAND(it can also be used with other versions)
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• HTC U11 smartphone NO BRAND version with Android Oreo vers, 2.xx.xxx.xx Dual Sim NO BRAND;
• Bootloader unlocked;
• TWRP Recovery installed;
• Status: S-ON (S-OFF as you know is not permanent).
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• European version of the RUU Nougat 1.27.401.11;
• Minimal ADB / Fastboot;
• TWRP Recovery (latest version);
• TOOL Htc_Version_Tool.zip thanks @sabpprook for the great tool
PREPARATION FOR THE DOWNGRADE via PC WINDOWS 10 and earlier
• Download the RUU on your PC and rename it to 2PZCIMG (leave the .zip extension untouched) and copy it to
the external SD card of your mobile phone;
• Install on the PC Minimal ADB preferably renaming the destination in C: \ ADB for convenience;
• Download the TWRP and copy it into the c: \ ADB folder renaming it to twrp.img for convenience;
• Download HTC_Version_Tool and unzip it to a folder on your PC as you wish.
INSTALLATION FOR THE DOWNGRADE IN ANDROID NOUGAT
• Restart the phone in Download Mode (press the LOW VOLUME + POWER BUTTON simultaneously) and connect
it to the PC using the supplied original USB cable;
• Run the Minimal ADB and Fastboot program on your PC (a DOS window will open with the c: \ adb prompt) and
leave it open;
• If you have not yet updated the TWRP Recovery run this command otherwise go to the next step:
o fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
• Now you have to enter TWRP Recovery mode;
• Once entered, always with the phone left connected to the PC, type the command adb devices to check if our
cellphone has been recognized;
• Now run the HTC_Version_Tool program from the PC in the folder you previously unzipped and you will be asked to change the version number of your firmware:
HTC Version Tool, code by sabpprook
-- misc: /dev/block/sde1
-- offset: 2208
-- version: 2.33.401.10
new version: (type here the version you want to install as an upgrade: I recommend the latest release of Nougat)
confirm with the ENTER key (if you have done something wrong just repeat the procedure).
• You have now finished and you just have to restart it in download mode like this:
run, from your PC, the Minimal ADB and Fastboot program and, at the prompt, type adb devices to make it recognize and then adb reboot download and all that remains is to start the RUU flash previously copied to the External SD card.
For now we do not have S-OFF, this can be useful for flashing the RUU to remove problems and repair the phone when there is not a current RUU running.
Good downgrade!
it works! thank you!
Great tool!!! works flawlessly..thank you
How do I find out if my HTC U11 is "NO BRAND"?
The last time phone I rooted was a HTC desire so a little while ago.
I'm with EE (UK network) and got my HTC U11 last week which done this update from nougat to oreo today.
My Oreo version is 2.33.91.6
Medic-one said:
How do I find out if my HTC U11 is "NO BRAND"?
The last time phone I rooted was a HTC desire so a little while ago.
I'm with EE (UK network) and got my HTC U11 last week which done this update from nougat to oreo today.
My Oreo version is 2.33.91.6
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Hello,
to know if it is branded or not it is enough to see if at the start there is the logo of your telephone operator.
If so, you can return to Nougat only with the RUU version you had before moving to Oreo.
The method works with the broken phone and I can not assure you otherwise.
If i have Indian version, can i flash European Nougat RUU, or it must be the same as previous?? Ok i found must be the same CID.
4squer said:
If i have Indian version, can i flash European Nougat RUU, or it must be the same as previous?? Ok i found must be the same CID.
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Exactly you have to change CID and you can do it only with S-OFF (Cid and Mid can not be changed with S-ON).
The procedure described in the first post is exclusively for the NO BRAND phone and I can not guarantee that it will work even with those branded with an operator.
I have no brand version. Everything went well ? Thank you, for your guide ?
4squer said:
I have no brand version. Everything went well ? Thank you, for your guide ?
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Perfect you gave me a confirmation that it is also possible for phones with BRAND.
Thanks for the tip.
paulpier007 said:
Perfect you gave me a confirmation that it is also possible for phones with BRAND.
Thanks for the tip.
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I have NO BRAND version ?
4squer said:
I have NO BRAND version ?
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Oppss... I messed up! For now, until proven otherwise, the operation is guaranteed only for those NO BRAND
Great guide for downgrading, but you should credit me to the HTC_Version_Tool.
sabpprook said:
Great guide for downgrading, but you should credit me to the HTC_Version_Tool.
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Done, I thank you for the excellent tool ....
paulpier007 said:
Done, I thank you for the excellent tool ....
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Hi, my phone is U Ultra, can downgrade with this method?
GreatManDante said:
Hi, my phone is U Ultra, can downgrade with this method?
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Hello,
I can not guarantee the operation but you can try to do a test like this:
- execute the instructions of the guide and do nothing if you do not see the version of your firmware: otherwise you can go ahead.
Remember that you do it at your own risk and, in case something does not work, you have to put everything back like this:
- restart the phone in TWRP Recovery;
- re-run the adb devices command and then start the tool: at this point, return the correct version of the firmware you had before.
GreatManDante said:
Hi, my phone is U Ultra, can downgrade with this method?
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Yes, my friend have already test on his U Ultra, but please make sure you always have a backup plan before you do that
Yes, it works. I just downgraded from 8.0 to 7.1.1
paulpier007 said:
The purpose of this guide is to restore the phone in emergency cases and not only but also to perform a downgrade without the need to be in S_OFF (the utility of Sunshine, except in special cases such as the change of MID and CID which is indispensable, it comes much less!).
CAUTION
Do not do it if you do not have a clear vision of what you are doing: for inexperienced users it is a way to get a "paperweight", I do not accept any responsibility: you do it at your own risk!
This example refers to the European version of the Oreo firmware already in use: 2.33.401.10 NO BRAND(it can also be used with other versions)
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• HTC U11 smartphone NO BRAND version with Android Oreo vers, 2.xx.xxx.xx Dual Sim NO BRAND;
• Bootloader unlocked;
• TWRP Recovery installed;
• Status: S-ON (S-OFF as you know is not permanent).
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• European version of the RUU Nougat 1.27.401.11;
• Minimal ADB / Fastboot;
• TWRP Recovery (latest version);
• TOOL Htc_Version_Tool.zip thanks @sabpprook for the great tool
PREPARATION FOR THE DOWNGRADE via PC WINDOWS 10 and earlier
• Download the RUU on your PC and rename it to 2PZCIMG (leave the .zip extension untouched) and copy it to
the external SD card of your mobile phone;
• Install on the PC Minimal ADB preferably renaming the destination in C: \ ADB for convenience;
• Download the TWRP and copy it into the c: \ ADB folder renaming it to twrp.img for convenience;
• Download HTC_Version_Tool and unzip it to a folder on your PC as you wish.
INSTALLATION FOR THE DOWNGRADE IN ANDROID NOUGAT
• Restart the phone in Download Mode (press the LOW VOLUME + POWER BUTTON simultaneously) and connect
it to the PC using the supplied original USB cable;
• Run the Minimal ADB and Fastboot program on your PC (a DOS window will open with the c: \ adb prompt) and
leave it open;
• If you have not yet updated the TWRP Recovery run this command otherwise go to the next step:
o fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
• Now you have to enter TWRP Recovery mode;
• Once entered, always with the phone left connected to the PC, type the command adb devices to check if our
cellphone has been recognized;
• Now run the HTC_Version_Tool program from the PC in the folder you previously unzipped and you will be asked to change the version number of your firmware:
HTC Version Tool, code by sabpprook
-- misc: /dev/block/sde1
-- offset: 2208
-- version: 2.33.401.10
new version: (type here the version you want to install as an upgrade: I recommend the latest release of Nougat)
confirm with the ENTER key (if you have done something wrong just repeat the procedure).
• You have now finished and you just have to restart it in download mode like this:
run, from your PC, the Minimal ADB and Fastboot program and, at the prompt, type adb devices to make it recognize and then adb reboot download and all that remains is to start the RUU flash previously copied to the External SD card.
For now we do not have S-OFF, this can be useful for flashing the RUU to remove problems and repair the phone when there is not a current RUU running.
Good downgrade!
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Hat super geklappt. Danke deiner Anleitung, .... du bist ein HELD :good::good::good::good:
Thank so much! It work with this guide. It's great!
Hello everybody,
I see with pleasure that the system works: for those who do not know it is possible to install, in addition to the Rom Sense with Nougat or with Oreo, also the Rom Resurection Remix with Android 8.1. maintaining the firmware NOUGAT !!!
The only thing that needs to be done at the end of the installation is to install the Oreo version of the radio and dsp: in this way it will work the part concerning the reception of the phone .... I'm still trying ...
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[GUIDE] Sony Xperia Z5
DISCONTINUED - SEE NEWS !
Last update: 20.06.2016
This guide will help you to root your phone, install new firmwares, unlock your bootloader and much more. Its splitted into 3 sections: StockRom, CustomROM and Tweaks so you should find things easily. I think if you understood this guide you can easily flash different firmwares, kernels and so on. And now - have fun
NEWS
I have to much work to do at the moment to continue this guide. But, the main work is done, now its all about updating the links. If there is something remarkable new, I will add it to my guide.
20.06.2016
- updated links
- minor changes
23.04.2016
- updated download links
- added custom rom (CyanogenMod13)
- some small changes
09.04.2016
- I'm very busy at the moment (exams and hard work). So I cant help you guys that much and cant try new kernels and that kind of stuff Plese ask @gm007 or @zacharias.maladroit if you have problems. I will come back as fast as I can
- updated download links
28.03.2016
- updated download links
12.03.2016
- Android 6.0 compatibility check
- updated download links
- graphical revision
14.02.2016
- updated guide to make it more understandable
QUESTION & ANSWER
Which devices are supported by this guide?
- Sony Xperia Z5
- Model number: E6653 / E6603 (for other models use different kernel)
- OS version: Stock Xperia Android 5.1.1 / 6.0
Whats important to know before I start?
- I´m NOT responsible for any damage.
- Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader can void your warrenty.
- Save your data, all settings and files will be deleted during this process.
- READ THE ENTIRE GUIDE FIRST!
[GUIDE] GENERAL
FASTBOOT
1) POWER OFF phone
2) Hold VOLUME UP
3) Connect to PC via USB
4) LED turns blue
FLASHMODE
1) POWER OFF phone.
2) Hold VOLUME DOWN
3) Connect to PC via USB
4) LED turns green
RECOVERY
a) You can enter TWRP while booting. If the LED turns yellow, hold VOLUME DOWN till it gets orange.
b) Use this command in Minimalistic ADB and FASTBOOT to reboot to recovery:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
BOOTLOOP / EMERGENCY POWER OFF
1) Hold POWER OFF and VOLUME UP
2) Device vibrates 3 times
DEVELOPER MODE AND UNNOWN SOURCES]
1) settings -> about phone -> touch build number several times
2) settings -> developer options -> enable USB debugging
3) settings -> security -> enable Unknown sources
PC PERMISSIONS
1) Run Minimalistic ADB and FASTBOOT and FLASHTOOL with admin permissions.
2) Use USB 2.0 ports, sometimes 3.0 ports doesnt work.
[GUIDE] StockROM
# BUGS / ISSUES
E6653_32.1.A.1.163
- camera apps (AR Effect,...) do force close
- filesystem (external SD card) does not refresh automatically, so you cant transfer files you copied to sd card via MTP to PC. Solved via restart. --> also on STOCK ROM
# DIRECT DOWNLOAD LINKS
E6653
Kernel
Z5_AndroPlusKernel_Permissive_v30 (for firmware .163 and .185)
Z5_AndroPlusKernel_Permissive_v31 (for firmware .224)
Recovery
twrp-3.0.2-0-E6653-20160417.img
SuperSu
SuperSU (beta but stable)
# DOWNLOAD LINKS
Windows programs
Sony PC Companion
Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Flashtool + patch file
µTorrent (for downloading Flashtool)
Android
AndoPlusKernel
TWRP
# GUIDE
BOOTLOADER STATUS
The bootloader loads the kernel. If unlock isnt allowed, the bootloader will prevent loading a custom kernel.
1) type *#*#7378423#*#* into dialer / phone app
2) service info --> configuration --> rooting status
3) if bootloader unlock allowed says YES, you can continue. If bootloader unlock isnt allowed you CAN NOT root your phone.
INSTALLING PROGRAMS
Flashtool
1) install µTorrent
2) download torrent file from Flashtool website
3) run downloaded torrent file via µTorrent
4) download Flashtool via µTorrent
! You can close and or delete µTorrent now, you will not need it anymore
5) install Flastool
6) open install directory from flashtool and replace x10flasher.jar with new patch
OTHER
1) install all other programs
INSTALL / CHECK DRIVERS
Windows 7 and lower
1) open Flashtool install directory
2) open driver folder
3) run Flashtool-drivers.exe
4) install Flashmode and Fastboot drivers
Windows 8 and higher
1) restart computer with digital driver signature disabled (you have to do this every time you restart your pc)
http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
2) open Flashtool install directory
2) open driver folder
3) run Flashtool-drivers.exe
4) install Flashmode and Fastboot drivers
! There are no Z5 drivers yet, that’s why you need Sonys PC Companion!
! Flashtool drivers were updated, try the new Z5 drivers before installing Sony PC Companion.
Sony PC Companion
1) run Sony PC Companion
2) connect your Xperia Smartphone
3) wait till it has been detected
4) close Sony PC Companion, you dont need it anymore
ADB driver check
1) enable Developer options and Unknown sources
2) run Minimal ADB and Fastboot
3) type
Code:
adb devices
4) allow dialog on your phone
5) check if your device is shown in command window
fastboot driver check
1) run Minimal ADB and Fastboot
2 put device in FASTBOOT mode
3) type
Code:
fastboot devices
in Minimal ADB and Fastboot
4) check if your device is shown in command window
! When connecting phone in flashmode or fastboot additional drivers will be installed automatically.
! Installing drivers twice can solve problems.
UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
1) open Flashtool
2) click on BLU (Bootloader Unlock)
3) follow the instructions shown by Flashtool
4) you will be forwarded to a Sony website
5) follow the instructions there
6) at the end you will receive a key
7) save this key carefully!
8) enable Enable OEM unlock in developer options
9) copy KEY into Flashtool prompt and click unlock
! You can try to use Flashtool for unlocking first, or continue with step 10.
10) open Minimal ADB and Fastboot
11) your phone has to be in Fastboot mode
12) check if your phone is shown by
Code:
fastboot devices
13) enter the following code:
Code:
fastboot –i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY_FROM_SONY
14) reboot (that can take a long time, so dont worry)
DOWNLOAD XPERIA FIRMWARE - OPTIONAL
If you want to update, upgrade or reset your ROM.
1) open Flashtool
2) click on XperiFirm
3) downloading…..
4) in XperiFirm select your device then choose your preferred firmware (e.g. Z5 --> E6653 ---> Customized DE --> 32.0.A.6.200 R12B)
5) in the right column double click the latest firmware and start download
6) Unpack automatically has to be checked
7) after downloading close download window and XperiFirm
8) now Flashtool should start doing things
! You can identify your phone model by: Settings -->About phone--> Diagnostics
FLASH NEW FIRMWARE - OPTIONAL
If you want to update, upgrade or reset your ROM.
1) in Flashtool click on Flash device and choose your firmware
2) under "Wipe", check all (APPS_LOG, DIAG, SSD, USERDATA)
3) click flash and follow the instructions
4) after successful installation reboot phone (that can take a long time, so dont worry)
! You can flash a new ROM without unlocking your bootloader.
FLASH KERNEL
The kernel has direct control of the hardware.
1) download latest Kernel from download section (AndroPlusKernel is only for E6653 models)
2) extract ZIP
3) put boot.img from zip into your root directory from Minimal ADB and Fastboot
4) put phone into fastboot mode
5) run Minimal ADB and Fastboot and check with
Code:
fastboot devices
6) type in:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
7) restart phone and look if its working
! If you end up in a bootloop with the LED flashing 3-4 times try to flash Kernel and Recovery again. If this doesnt help, reflash firmware, kernel and recovery.
FLASH RECOVERY
The recovery is something like the boot menu you may know from windows. Its mainly used to install programs and apps.
1) download latest TWRP from download section
2) put twrp.img into your root directory from Minimal ADB and Fastboot
4) put phone into fastboot mode
5) run Minimal ADB and Fastboot and check with
Code:
fastboot devices
6) type in:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
! You can rename twrp image to twrp.img or something shorter if you want.
7) after the first boot - do a reboot into recovery. Otherwise the partitions won't be mounted correctly & flashing will run into trouble. It takes several seconds (or a few minutes) to reboot into recovery - but then you're good to go.
ROOT
Some apps need more permissions than normal. You can compare root with administrator rights on windows.
1) download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.67.zip
2) copy UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.67.zip to your internal memory
3) enter TWRP
4) click Install
5) navigate through folder structure
6) tap UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.67.zip
7) "Swipe to confirm flash"
8) reboot
RESTORE DRM KEYS
Unlocking the bootloader disables a partition on your phone where software keys are saved. Without this keys xReality, BIONZ, audio processing arent available. This program will restore this features.
! Take a look if xReality is already working before installing DRM keys.
1) download DRM RESTORE (drmrestore.zip) from download section
2) copy drmrestore.zip to your external sd card
3) enter TWRP
4) click Install
5) navigate through folder structure
6) tap drmrestore.zip
7) "Swipe to confirm flash"
8) reboot
! Unfortunately, there is no way to save the original TA partition at the moment.
[GUIDE] CustomROM
# CyanogenMod 13_Alpha for E6653 and E6603
CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), which is designed to increase
performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
### XDA Z5_CyanogenMod 13 Link ###
# AromaROM with Installer for Z5 E6853 / E6883 / E6653
AROMA is a custom ROM with nice tweaks, but it has some serious bugs. I used it for 2 month and there are several issues: random reboot, screen turn off during calling and does not turn on again, problems with notification bar, ... .
### XDA ROMAur Link ###
1) install stock lollipop rom
3) for E68xx models install recovery and kernel for your device
4) For E66xx models install twrp-2.8.7.0-E6653-20151130_material.img and kernel for your device
5) copy ROMAur to your external sd card
6) enter recovery
7) make a full wipe (Wipe --> Factory reset)
8) install ROMAur
9) Reboot
[TWEAKS]
XPOSED
ONLY FOR 5.1.1: When you want to install Xposed you have to deodex your system or install an already deodexes ROM. Without this procedure the camera and other apps wont work. Use this guide to solve this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/z4-z5-z5c-fix-camera-fc-installing-t3246962
XDA Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
1) download xposed-v85-sdk23-arm64.zip and XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk [Android 6.0 versions]
2) copy xposed-v79-sdk23-arm64.zip and XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk to your internal memory
3) enter TWRP
4) click Install
5) navigate through folder structure
6) tap xposed-v79-sdk23-arm64.zip
7) "Swipe to confirm flash"
8) reboot
9) install XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk
10) reboot
useful Xposed Moduless
APM+
Xperia / AOSP NavBar Buttons
OGYoutube + OGYoutube Xposed Login Fix
Flat Style Colored Bars
DISABLE SmallApps
SmallApps is that little bar in the overview screen.
1) power on phone
2) unlock your phone (open homescreen)
3) open Minimal ADB and Fastboot
4) type:
Code:
adb shell
pm hide com.sony.smallapp.launcher
pm hide com.sony.smallapp.app.widget
exit
5) after this, type:
Code:
adb reboot
! If you know what youre doing, you can simply delete all the SmallApp stuff via ROOT Uninstaller.
Thanks for quite a nice guide.
I have done rooting on various devices but this seems to be most complicated ever. [emoji14]
Sent from my E6683 using Tapatalk
It has been before this guide. Basically what I did was unlocking the bootloader, booting recovery, flashing kernel, flashing root, wipe, restore DRM fake, done.
Firmware wasn't necessary for me and I've made bad experiences with alternate firmwares / radios and so on in the past.
Hi. Do I have to backup my TA partition ?
there no way to backup your TA partition hopefully for now.
How to increase volume of both speakers
I have rooted z5 but don't know how to edit mixer path.xml
Siudzix said:
Hi. Do I have to backup my TA partition ?
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Actually there is no need for it, imho. The fake DRM keys are doing a really good job. X-reality back, after picture processing back. It's also currently not possible to backup them afaik.
DeathStroke said:
Thanks for quite a nice guide.
I have done rooting on various devices but this seems to be most complicated ever. [emoji14]
Sent from my E6683 using Tapatalk
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Mate I see you have Z5 E6683 which is dual sim. Were you able to get your phone rooted using this guide?
Many thanks.
I have XPERIA Z5 Dual Sim (E6633) - will this guide work ?
Siudzix said:
I have XPERIA Z5 Dual Sim (E6633) - will this guide work ?
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Yes and no. You need a different kernel and mybe recovery. Everything else is the same. I will include a link in my guide if I find a working kernel.
Rooting Z5
Hi all,
Shall i root the phone without unlocking the Bootloader.I dont want to Unlock the bootloader.So please advise me is this root method is work on Locked Bootloader.
Thanks in advance
ramprasaathks said:
Hi all,
Shall i root the phone without unlocking the Bootloader.I dont want to Unlock the bootloader.So please advise me is this root method is work on Locked Bootloader.
Thanks in advance
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For now, you have to unlock your bootloader to gain root access. There is no other method at the moment. So in conclusion: locked bootloader = no root.
how i root z5 dual 6683
parteek.dandyan said:
how i root z5 dual 6683
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Follow the guide and do it. Its written there.
Sent from my E6683 using Tapatalk
DeathStroke said:
Follow the guide and do it. Its written there.
Sent from my E6683 using Tapatalk
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Dont blame him. I added this guide for E6683 today. I cant try it myself because I have no E6683, but I hope it will work
alphatact1cs said:
Dont blame him. I added this guide for E6683 today. I cant try it myself because I have no E6683, but I hope it will work
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I was not blaming, I didn't know that you updated today. Would be great in future if you do any update, add the date and following update.
Thank you.
One thing I noticed while reading your guide was TWRP is not for E6683. Will there be any problem? I haven't yet tried your guide because I was in doubt.
Sent from my E6683 using Tapatalk
DeathStroke said:
One thing I noticed while reading your guide was TWRP is not for E6683. Will there be any problem? I haven't yet tried your guide because I was in doubt.
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The new Kernel from monx includes TWRP, so you dont need to flash Recovery...normally. I know that my guide works, but only for E6653. I included a link for E6683, but I also wrote that I cant try it because I havent a Z5 E6683. Anyway, TWRP for E6653 should work for E6683 devices. The main difference is the Kernel.
Guys, what about E6633 ? Is it really bad ?
Siudzix said:
Guys, what about E6633 ? Is it really bad ?
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You can try it at your own risk. Someone said that it will work, but I would be careful.
pesonic said:
Should this be working on E6633 too?
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arismelachrinos said:
+1
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@alphatact1cs are you open to suggestions??
we are currently trying to unify devices index here at xda..
would you like to follow what our fellow brother @kuzibri and @sd_shadow has implemented?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/about-xda/public-index-program-project-t3147245
Hello my phone (P8 Lite) got stuck on the 90% during a software installation and before that while booting was getting stuck on Huawei logo (bootloop), the only info i have with me is IMEI 1 and 2, serial number, Dual SIM and model ALE-L21.
euphoriapt said:
Hello my phone (P8 Lite) got stuck on the 90% during a software installation and before that while booting was getting stuck on Huawei logo (bootloop), the only info i have with me is IMEI 1 and 2 and serial number.
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I think more information is needed. What did you try to install?
Do you have your phone rooted (with Twrp) What model do you have?
spirto82 said:
I think more information is needed. What did you try to install?
Do you have your phone rooted (with Twrp) What model do you have?
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I unlocked my bootloader and than i followed this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duquOuRqYDM my phone got the bootloop on minute 4 of the video, didnt finished the root process =/
Now im trying to figure it out which firmware from this site my phone is, because i dont know what are my last 3 digits3 Bxxx
euphoriapt said:
I unlocked my bootloader and than i followed this tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duquOuRqYDM and after this my phone never i started getting the bootloop =/
Now im trying to figure it out which firmware from this site my phone is, because i dont know what are my last 3 digits3 Bxxx
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no need to panic. Did you install TWRP? I recomend you not to install anything, till you have our phone operational again (properly rooted with TWRP as custom recovery - you are gonna need it, in order to install everything else - and Super SU installed)
spirto82 said:
no need to panic. Did you install TWRP? I recomend you not to install anything, till you have our phone operational again (properly rooted with TWRP as custom recovery - you are gonna need it, in order to install everything else - and Super SU installed)
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I dont think so because i got bootloop on minute 4 of the video ... =/
First of all: none rooting process, deletes- removes your OS.
You haven't said what model you have? For example mine is ALE-L21 Dual....If you have L04 I cannot help you and the next guide is useless....
Go to this thread and download minimal ADB from from chapter 1 - and install if necessary. I am not sure if the Hisuite is needed, but since it says "drivers" install it just in case - if you don't have it.
Then go to chapter 7 and download TWRP.
Copy TWRP to the folder where you installed ADB and rename it, as recovery.img
Reboot phone and connect to pc. Open CMD in the adb folder and type: adb devices (in order to check if the pc sees your phone. If it does, you will get a number. if not, try to connect)
then type: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
after that, wait till it reboots. Go to the 8th chapter for root. Download them and move them into the internal storege. REboot phone into recovery (Vol up + Vol Down +power and on vibration release the power button) and flash the files.
spirto82 said:
First of all: none rooting process, deletes- removes your OS.
You haven't said what model you have? For example mine is ALE-L21 Dual....If you have L04 I cannot help you and the next guide is useless....
Go to this thread and download minimal ADB from from chapter 1 - and install if necessary. I am not sure if the Hisuite is needed, but since it says "drivers" install it just in case - if you don't have it.
Then go to chapter 7 and download TWRP.
Copy TWRP to the folder where you installed ADB and rename it, as recovery.img
Reboot phone and connect to pc. Open CMD in the adb folder and type: adb devices (in order to check if the pc sees your phone. If it does, you will get a number. if not, try to connect)
then type: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
after that, wait till it reboots. Go to the 8th chapter for root. Download them and move them into the internal storege. REboot phone into recovery (Vol up + Vol Down +power and on vibration release the power button) and flash the files.
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On CMD This is what i get ..
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb devices
List of devices attached
adb server version (31) doesn't match this client (36); killing...
* daemon started successfully *
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>
euphoriapt said:
On CMD This is what i get ..
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb devices
List of devices attached
adb server version (31) doesn't match this client (36); killing...
* daemon started successfully *
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>
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Did you have your phone plugged in and turned on?
Are you sure that you unlocked the bootloader properly? Took the code from Huawei and passed it into your phone through adb(fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxxxxx)?
spirto82 said:
Did you have your phone plugged in and turned on?
Are you sure that you unlocked the bootloader properly? Took the code from Huawei and passed it into your phone through adb(fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxxxxx)?
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Yup it showed "... unlocked"
If i install the firmware from this site there is a chance of put everything back like it was ??
The thing is, i don't know the last 4 digits of my phone example: "Huawei P8 Lite ALE-L21 V100R001C432B190 (Germany / Europe - Dual SIM) "
euphoriapt said:
Yup it showed "... unlocked"
If i install the firmware from this site there is a chance of put everything back like it was ??
The thing is, i don't know the last 4 digits of my phone example: "Huawei P8 Lite ALE-L21 V100R001C432B190 (Germany / Europe - Dual SIM) "
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Since you don't know the last 4 digits, it's like you don't know what build you have. If you try to downgrade your phone (cause you might choose a former build), might not work. If you try to update to the latest version you should be ok, only if you had B550.
Try to use this file
You just have to download it and extract it. You will get a "data" folder, an intall.bat file and 2 zip files.
the 2 zips, include the SU. double click on intall and follow instructions. If you succed, your phone will boot (it might take 20 minutes or more). Then transfer the 2 zip files and flash them (1 first and 2 second).
make folder "dload" on the sd card, put update.app there, then hold vol+ vol- and power in the same time. It should install the update from the sd card
I've spent a few hours searching these forums to learn as much as I can about rooting the OEM variant of the BLU R1 HD smart phone and have come across a handful of guides:
Blu R1 HD Unlock bootloader, install TWRP, and root (Non prime) by lil chickenz
For NONE prime R1HD by mrmazak
[TWRP] How to root ("newbie friendly"!) : by bibikalka
Amazon Blu R1 HD TWRP Recovery and Root Tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMobKWfZbJg)
I found those guides very helpful but there were spots where the guides glossed over a few things that a new member, like myself, found vague and mysterious. Therefore, for my own personal use, I opted to compile a more thorough list of directions that I can follow when I root my device.
With all that said, as more experienced members, would any of you double check the steps and provide clarification when needed?
Thanks in advance!
(See my next post for my list of directions.)
Disclaimer: This list of instructions is my attempt to comprehend information from a variety of sources on how to root the R1 HD OEM Variant. I'm nearly positive that I'm doing something wrong or another. If I am, and you know the right way, please explain it to me! Thank you!
[SIZE="+2"]Required Software, Drivers, & Files[/SIZE]
MediaTek SP Drivers (https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=68715) | Install these drivers onto your Windows PC so that you can utilize the SP Flash Tool.
SP Flash Tool (https://androidmtk.com/smart-phone-flash-tool) | Install this application via Windows so that I can backup the ROM, including the partitions, of the unmodified smart phone.
ADB (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979) | Install this application and drivers using Windows in order to unlock the bootloader and flash the TWRP so that I might root the device.
SuperSu (https://download.chainfire.eu/1113/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.82-20170528234214.zip) | This file needs to be uploaded / downloaded to the smart phone's internal storage aka /sdcard (internal storage). Eventually it will be installed to root the phone.
TWRP Scatter R1 Prime (https://www.mediafire.com/folder/usifl1vdnma1t/BLU_R1_HD) | This file is needed to flash the TWRP onto the smart phone.
[SIZE="+2"]Preliminary[/SIZE]
Ensure that the required software, drivers, and files are installed and placed appropriately.
Power on your smart phone, navigate to Settings -> About then scroll down to and tap Build Number multiple times until you are granted Developer Access.
Enter Developer Settings then enable USB Debugging as well as OEM Unlock.
Power off your smartphone (The battery must be removed to backup the ROM later. Should I remove it now?) then connect it to your computer with the mini-USB to USB cable.
[SIZE="+2"]Enter Bootloader[/SIZE]
On Windows, navigate to the ADB installation directory (Usually C:\adb) then double click on Runme.bat.
When in the shell and prompted type the following case sensitive code to put your smartphone into its bootloader:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
[SIZE="+2"]Unlock Bootloader & Factory Reset[/SIZE]
Wait until your phone is in the bootloader (The smartphone will display text along the lines of "fastboot...") then, on Windows, type the following case sensitive code to unlock the bootloader and factory reset your smartphone:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
[SIZE="+2"]Backup ROM[/SIZE]
Now that the bootloader is unlocked, on Windows, open your web browser then naviate to the following guide:
ROM Backup using SP Flash Tool 'Readback' feature by codelover
Follow the directions listed to Backup your ROM replacing 'Honor3C' with 'R1 HD,' and 'MT6582_Android_scatter.txt' with 'MT6735_Android_scatter.txt (Is this accurate?).'
Follow the directions to Process the dumped ROM files to create the SPFT Flashable files.
[SIZE="+2"]Flash TWRP Custom Recovery[/SIZE]
On Windows, extract the TWRP Scatter Prime zipped file into the ADB installation folder (Usually C:\adb).
Flash the custom TWRP by typing the following case sensitive code:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
[SIZE="+2"]Root[/SIZE]
Now that the TWRP is flashed onto your smart phone you may enter into its Recovery mode by pressing the 'Power' and 'Volume Increase' buttons for more than a few seconds. You may have to disconnect the smart phone from the PC first.
Navigate to the Recovery by using the volume button to highlight an option and the power button to select it.
Mount the system partition as read only then backup the partitions (select everything) to the specified storage location (including a SD card).
4. Install the SuperSu from the zipped file that you uploaded to your smart phone's internal storage in the Software, Drivers & Files section (After I wrote this I realized that the file may have been deleted when the phone was factory reset. Reconnect the phone back to the PC and you're able to access the internal and external storage from the PC. Drag the file into internal storage now.)
[SIZE="+2"]Optional[/SIZE]
In order to use apps like ES File Explorer, apps that aren't yet updated to handle system-less root, enter the following case sensitive code (Where am I entering this code? On the smart phone? On the PC using the ADB?):
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
mount -o remount,rw /
touch /sbin/su /system/bin/su /system/xbin/su
mount -o remount,ro /system
mount -o remount,ro /
Thanks again for taking the time to review this process and make any clarifications!
Wait! The MOST important thing is checking what version of the ROM you are currently running. If you have updated your phone with an official ROM to version 8.0 or greater (I think that's the version), then you will NOT be able to run SPFT and replace the bootloader as Blu disabled SPFT in the updated ROM. So the most important first step is to find out what ROM you have installed and whether SPFT will even work. If not, you will not be able to replace the bootloader or root.
I am not sure what the equivalent version of the non-Amazon ROM is where they disabled SPFT. Maybe V17?
yaconsult said:
Wait! The MOST important thing is checking what version of the ROM you are currently running. If you have updated your phone with an official ROM to version 8.0 or greater (I think that's the version), then you will NOT be able to run SPFT and replace the bootloader as Blu disabled SPFT in the updated ROM. So the most important first step is to find out what ROM you have installed and whether SPFT will even work. If not, you will not be able to replace the bootloader or root.
I am not sure what the equivalent version of the non-Amazon ROM is where they disabled SPFT. Maybe V17?
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Thanks for the response, yaconsult. Here's the specs:
Android Version | 6.0
Baseband Version | MOLY.LR9.W1444.MD.LWTG.MP.V79.971
Kernal Version | 3.18.19+
Build Number | MRA58K
Custom Build Version | BLU_R0011UU_V21_GENERIC
BLUper said:
Thanks for the response, yaconsult. Here's the specs:
Android Version | 6.0
Baseband Version | MOLY.LR9.W1444.MD.LWTG.MP.V79.971
Kernal Version | 3.18.19+
Build Number | MRA58K
Custom Build Version | BLU_R0011UU_V21_GENERIC
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Having your build number as V21, I am affraid you are stuck, without possiblity to unlock bootloader, so no flashing custom recovery with fastboot mode. Or modified root enabled boot.img
Also with build #V21, no possible method to connect with spft to flash custom recovery. Or modified root enabled boot.img.
With these restrictions, all the past information you have gathered will do you no good. Sorry. BLU has locked you down
mrmazak said:
Having your build number as V21, I am affraid you are stuck, without possiblity to unlock bootloader, so no flashing custom recovery with fastboot mode. Or modified root enabled boot.img
Also with build #V21, no possible method to connect with spft to flash custom recovery. Or modified root enabled boot.img.
With these restrictions, all the past information you have gathered will do you no good. Sorry. BLU has locked you down
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Thanks for your hasty response, MrMazak. The information that I gathered isn't too complete a loss - I was able to learn more about and have a greater understanding of the root process.
Is there a part of the XDA forums where I might ask around, or dig through, to find smart phones in the $100 USD range that are still root-able?
BLUper said:
Thanks for your hasty response, MrMazak. The information that I gathered isn't too complete a loss - I was able to learn more about and have a greater understanding of the root process.
Is there a part of the XDA forums where I might ask around, or dig through, to find smart phones in the $100 USD range that are still root-able?
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Not specific page or thread, but a general search of the full forum would be a good start
So I'm confused, these BLU phones or which phones or all phones cannot be rooted any more? I have the BLU R1 PLUS and it doesn't even have a Developer option for unlocking the firmware ( BLU_R0051UU_V13_GENERIC 14-03-2017 10:40). Of course I cant run an oem unlock either.
How does anyone reload an image onto them if they can't be rooted? Thanks!
Donphillipe said:
So I'm confused, these BLU phones or which phones or all phones cannot be rooted any more? I have the BLU R1 PLUS and it doesn't even have a Developer option for unlocking the firmware ( BLU_R0051UU_V13_GENERIC 14-03-2017 10:40). Of course I cant run an oem unlock either.
How does anyone reload an image onto them if they can't be rooted? Thanks!
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your device is different than the R1-HD
the plus (afaik) is not able to be unlocked, means no twrp, and probably no root.
I had this same device in hand for 3 weeks, and could not get anywhere with root.
maybe someone else has had more luck.
this is another thread that i respnded to for the device too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/r1-hd/help/rooting-r0051uu-t3795795
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G4 h811/h815 from Stock to Android 11
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] LG G4 H811/H815 international stock to Android 11 / LineageOS 18
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you transform your LG G4 h811 or h815 to a powerful one with Android 11.
Make sure your phone is G4 h811 or h815 before going further : in Android, go to Settings > About > model is G4 h811/h815.
If not, quit this tutorial.
For H815TR or other H815** models, follow UsU unlock tutorial on XDA.
CHANGELOG
v8. Moved to Android 11
v7. Moved to Android 10, update pack, improve readability
v6. Updated pack for latest Magisk
v5. Updated pack for latest Magisk, fixed OpenGApps direct download link
v4. Update LG USB Drivers + fastboot and ADB
v3. TWRP 3.4.0-0, Android 9, extras (SHRP recovery)
v2. Updated tutorial, pack (TWRP 3.3.1-0, root), benchmark of Android versions
v1. Initial release for Android 7.1
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe LG G4 h811/h815 pack (~ 45 Mo): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=10620683726822049096
(contains LG USB drivers + adb + fastboot + TWRP Recovery g4 3.6.2_9-0 by steadfasterX + Magisk root).
Unzip files.
- ROM Unofficial LineageOS 18.1
Thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...s991-h81x-us991-vs986-lineageos-18-1.4444261/
Download latest H815 build here: https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/lineage/18.1/h815/
Download latest H811 build here: https://leech.binbash.rocks:8008/lineage/18.1/h811/
+ OpenGapps ARM64 11 nano: https://opengapps.org/?arch=arm64&api=11.0&variant=nano
+ a microSD card. Copy ROM, Gapps, Magisk root from my files concerning your Android version on microSD card (FAT32 format) and insert it in phone.
+ Charge phone to 100%
2) BACKUP DATA
Install LG drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode.
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
use an app like Backupyourmobile to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Check that backup is located on microSD card.
Then copy the backup on your PC.
Go to Settings > General > About phone > Status > IMEI.
Note and save EMEI (15 digits) !
Still in About phone > Software info. Tap 7 times on Build number to unlock Developer options menu.
Now go Settings > Developer options > toggle on USB-debugging AND Enable OEM unlock.
### Make sure you have latest LG LG4 official updates installed
### Bootloader and modem must be >= V20A
Connect phone to PC (in File transfer mode). Authorize driver install from phone if never done.
Once connected, check phone to authorize USB debugging.
On PC, launch a Windows command prompt on my flash folder you unziped.
Now type :
Code:
adb devices
to list phones connected to PC.
If no device is listed. Make sure you installed LG drivers or try another USB port.
3) FLASH BOOTLOADER AND TWRP RECOVERY
Still in Windows Command, type
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone will reboot.
Then type
Code:
fastboot oem device-id
Now on PC, using your usal web browser, go to https://us.lgaccount.com/join/terms
Register and confirm subscription by clicking the registration email in your mailbox (probably in Spam folder ;-) ).
You must enter more information about you for LG spies.
Now go to http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev
Then log in with your brand new LG identifiers.
Go to the tab How to Unlock the Bootloader
Go straight to the bottom of the page and Click Starting Unlocking the Bootloader.
Complete form like this :
- Phone : LGH815 (or H11 if so)
- IMEI : YOUR IMEI YOU NOTED IN STEP 2
Submit form.
### If LG tells you you cannot unlock bootloader officially, follow these instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/unlock-unofficial-g4-unlock-any-lg-g4-device-with-usu.3760451/
In your mailbox, you now receive a new mail containing unlock.bin file.
Copy this file in my "flash" folder you unziped earlier.
Now back to Windows Command
### WARNING. This command will reset your phone
Code:
fastboot flash unlock unlock.bin
then
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.6.2_9-0-g4.img
and finally
Code:
fastboot boot twrp-3.6.2_9-0-g4.img
Wait while TWRP starts.
4) FLASH ANDROID, GAPPS +/- MAGISK ROOT
Go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
Check following partitions: Dalvik, System, Data, Internal Storage and Cache,
then Swipe to Wipe.
### Don't try to format partitions to F2FS, it won't work.
### If you get this error : Failed to mount '\data' (Operation not supported on transport endpoint),
### format all partitions back to EXT4
Go back to Home Screen > Reboot > Recovery and Swipe to Reboot.
After reboot, go to menu Install > Select Storage button > select Micro SD Card, confirm with OK.
select ROM file LineageOS*.zip,
then tap on Add more zips button and select Magisk*.zip,
then Add more zips : opengapps*.zip.
Now swipe to confirm flash and wait while flash occurs.
When flash has ended, tap on Wipe cache/dalvik and swipe, then tap on Reboot System, then Do Not Install (TWRP app).
Phone reboots, now wait for first Android launch (be patient ).
Et voilà !
NB. Root and superuser privileges can be managed with Magisk Manager app (was flashed when you flash Magisk).
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### How to boot LG G4 in recovery mode at any time ?
Shutdown phone.
Hold Power + Volume- until LG logo shows up.
Release Power for 1 second (hold Volume-) and hold Power again (still holding Volume-).
Release when you see the blue light LED on phone.
Phone asks you if you want to Factory reset, say yes (don't be scared, it won't be reset. Use volume keys to move and Power to confirm).
Confirm Factory reset a second time to launch TWRP recovery.
Recovery Yes and yes
### How to boot LG G4 in recovery mode with ease ?
In Android, go to Settings > About Phone > Software info. Tap 7 times on Build numbber to unlock Developer options.
Now go Settings > Developer options > toggle on Avdanced Reboot.
Now when you Press Power to shutdown phone, in Shutdown menu, select Reboot > Recovery.
### How to install next generation Recovery on LG G4 ?
Sky Hawk Recovery Project thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/recovery-sky-hawk-recovery-project-2-2-t4074497
Download latest build here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/shrp/files/lg_g4/
Copy file to Internal Storage or microSD card.
Reboot to TWRP recovery > Install > SHRP*.zip.
Back to main menu, Reboot > Recovery.
Enjoy
Thanks: LineageOS team, AICP team, @steadfasterX, OpenGApps team, @Homeator, @ThePiGuy
Im still in Lineage 13.1 on my LG G4 H815....but i see in many threads since nougat version the devs are still long battling to get a functional the Bluetooth on any LG G4 with nougat&Pie versions.....So the real questions and important to everyone: Actually 17/12/2018 its working the bluetooth in LG4 with any Nougat&Pie version? Its fixed or Not?Are stable or nightly the lineage os you are offering here in this thead?If you say the lineage os are nightly builds and bluetooth doesnt work in Nougat&Pie versions...well i will stay in lineage 13.1 MM and i dont like nightly builds...sure i know its outdated&insecure but its stable and offering working and no broken bluetooth.I can pair my two bluetooth gamesir gamepad with no trouble.Please confirm those questions and reply it.Thank you and waiting for the reply.
I dont understand the requirements, headings says "LG G4 h815 any version" but your requirents say "only for LG815". Mine is LG815TR, and it is an locked bootloder device. Is it possible for me to use the tutorial?
nikomedes said:
I dont understand the requirements, headings says "LG G4 h815 any version" but your requirents say "only for LG815". Mine is LG815TR, and it is an locked bootloder device. Is it possible for me to use the tutorial?
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By "any version" I was refering to the Android version.
I have to investigate for your H815 Turkish version.
See u soon.
nikomedes said:
I dont understand the requirements, headings says "LG G4 h815 any version" but your requirents say "only for LG815". Mine is LG815TR, and it is an locked bootloder device. Is it possible for me to use the tutorial?
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Hi,
after extensive search I didn't find any threads talking of h815TR.
Don't flash it ... or at your own risks (and share the results with us).
Sorry.
djibe89 said:
Hi,
after extensive search I didn't find any threads talking of h815TR.
Don't flash it ... or at your own risks (and share the results with us).
Sorry.
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All h815 are the same. The h815TR must be unlocked by UsU though but then it is able to run every h815 ROM
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using XDA Labs
steadfasterX said:
All h815 are the same. The h815TR must be unlocked by UsU though but then it is able to run every h815 ROM
Sent from my OnePlus 6T using XDA Labs
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Hi,
thx a lot for your help.
Why unlock with UsU and not unlock the bootloader from LG website ?
djibe89 said:
Hi,
thx a lot for your help.
Why unlock with UsU and not unlock the bootloader from LG website ?
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just try it on the official website. you will see then why:
only the international model will be accepted but it doesn't hurt to try it anyways as sometimes devices are frankensteins and so even when it looks like a h815tr it is possible that this is not true (motherboard changed).
.-
steadfasterX said:
just try it on the official website. you will see then why:
only the international model will be accepted but it doesn't hurt to try it anyways as sometimes devices are frankensteins and so even when it looks like a h815tr it is possible that this is not true (motherboard changed).
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Thx for info.
Very much appreciated,
best regards
I'm currently having v20g installed. Will this method work? Also how can I root your version?
Thanks!
devil231 said:
I'm currently having v20g installed. Will this method work? Also how can I root your version?
Thanks!
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Your model is h815TR ? or other h815** ?
If H815, go ahead.
If other H815 variant, as @steadfasterX said, you can unlock your phone but you have to follow a tutorial that uses UsU.
I'll update my tuto tomorrow.
djibe89 said:
Your model is h815TR ? or other h815** ?
If H815, go ahead.
If other H815 variant, as @steadfasterX said, you can unlock your phone but you have to follow a tutorial that uses UsU.
I'll update my tuto tomorrow.
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The model is H815. The bootloader is already unlocked and rooted.
Thanks!
devil231 said:
The model is H815. The bootloader is already unlocked and rooted.
Thanks!
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So you can flash TWRP and then ROM + Apps + Root
Updated download links
Hi, I am really confused by this part of your guide:
###Make sure you have latest LG LG4 official updates installed
Bootloader and modem must be V20A
Just want to make sure you don't mean V29A?
I currently have V20g-EUR--XX, Anti-Rollback value is 0.
Do I need to go to first to V29A as per
[GUIDE] Upgrade H815 Locked-BootLoader to Official Android 7.0 v29A
or to the (really outdated) V20A as per
[STOCK] H815 20A Images + Flashables + KDZ system + boot + modem + bootloader
or anything else?
MCSmarties said:
Hi, I am really confused by this part of your guide:
###Make sure you have latest LG LG4 official updates installed
Bootloader and modem must be V20A
Just want to make sure you don't mean V29A?
I currently have V20g-EUR--XX, Anti-Rollback value is 0.
Do I need to go to first to V29A as per
[GUIDE] Upgrade H815 Locked-BootLoader to Official Android 7.0 v29A
or to the (really outdated) V20A as per
[STOCK] H815 20A Images + Flashables + KDZ system + boot + modem + bootloader
or anything else?
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Hi, I forgot to write Bootloader must be >= 20A. So you can go ahead and share your experience with me.
I'll update tuto.
Thx
Thank you for the prompt reply and for your careful guide!
What I did (I had already an officially unlocked LG G4 H815 International).
First of course back up my current ROM with TWRP.
Boot to recovery (TWRP), wipe everything.
Update to V29A by installing LG-H815_Official_v29A.zip, reboot
Boot, do the minimal setup, then enable developer mode and USB debugging
Copy (not move!) twrp-3.2.3-0-g4.img from your package to SDcard, then flash TWRP again from PC using adb:
adb reboot booloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-0-g4.img
(the above failed initially with with the message FAILED (command write failed (Invalid argument), so I did fastboot reboot-bootloader and repeated the flashing procedure)
From there on followed your guide exactly (I used ator_thepiguy_lineage-14.1-20190408-UNOFFICIAL-h815.zip)
Afterwards installed Magisk Manager 7.1.2 (Magiskmanager dot com) and flashed Magisk 19.1 using TWRP.
Rebooted, downloaded and activated the VIPER4Android module.
Everything works fine, I'm now a happy Lineage OS user!
Updated tutorial for Android 8.1 or 9.
Updated pack in consequence.
Did T-Mobile Device Unlock on my H811 so I was able to skip the LG website part, did the rest of it using adb.exe push bringing files over to /external_sd/, got it running twrp-3.3.1 and Lineage 15.1, not bad. Thanks for your post!
First of all, thank you for this post, everything worked like a charm besides a little problem, there's no connection when enabling mobile data. Wi-fi is fine. Is there anyone who ran into a similar problem after the upgrade? Thanks.
Hi all,
this may be helpful for all that have similar problems as I had.
After experiencing with custom ROMs, I wasn't able to boot into System and also not into Recovery anymore (ended in a bootloop).
Because I tried to flash back to a Stock ROM via RUU I also relocked my bootloader and unlocking wasn't possible anymore because the unlock option was not active and not accessible without a system.
Unfortunately there's only the Nougat RUU available and I previously had Oreo installed.
As I also have S-ON, it's not possible to flash back to the Nougat RUU.
I was only able to access the phone in bootloader mode and with fastboot.
Prerequisites:
You should be able to access your phone via fastboot, so the correct USB drivers should be installed on your PC
How did I solve this:
I downloaded the following RUU.exe from US HTC website - I'm not able to post links, but you can find it via Google: HTC U Ultra Firmware Update
Start it and go to "C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp" (on Windows 10), there you can find a temporary folder of the RUU.exe, for example {50F2F878-636A-496F-A7CB-544C067E0C4B}
You can find some files like adb.exe, htc_fastboot.exe, rom.zip, ...
Copy the folder to any location you want and close the RUU application
I then downloaded the Oreo OTA zip for my phone from androidfilehost (Thank you minhnewpro ) - see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/u-ultra/development/ruu-collection-htc-ultra-nougat-t3830999
Unzip the OTA and copy the firmware.zip to the previously copied folder from RUU (here: {50F2F878-636A-496F-A7CB-544C067E0C4B})
Start the phone into Bootloader or Download Mode and connect it to the PC
Open the commandline on the PC and cd to the copied folder from RUU
Enter the following Commands:
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUUhtc_fastboot flash zip firmware.ziphtc_fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
htc_fastboot flash zip firmware.zip needs to be done twice, in the first run I got the following error: FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately )
The second time it went through without any error.
Now my phone works again and has the Oreo Stock ROM installed!
I hope this method also works for other phones and not just mine
Greetings
Thank you.
This method works with my HTC U Ultra dual sim.
Thank you very much.
oesiblah said:
Hi all,
this may be helpful for all that have similar problems as I had.
After experiencing with custom ROMs, I wasn't able to boot into System and also not into Recovery anymore (ended in a bootloop).
Because I tried to flash back to a Stock ROM via RUU I also relocked my bootloader and unlocking wasn't possible anymore because the unlock option was not active and not accessible without a system.
Unfortunately there's only the Nougat RUU available and I previously had Oreo installed.
As I also have S-ON, it's not possible to flash back to the Nougat RUU.
I was only able to access the phone in bootloader mode and with fastboot.
Prerequisites:
You should be able to access your phone via fastboot, so the correct USB drivers should be installed on your PC
How did I solve this:
I downloaded the following RUU.exe from US HTC website - I'm not able to post links, but you can find it via Google: HTC U Ultra Firmware Update
Start it and go to "C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Temp" (on Windows 10), there you can find a temporary folder of the RUU.exe, for example {50F2F878-636A-496F-A7CB-544C067E0C4B}
You can find some files like adb.exe, htc_fastboot.exe, rom.zip, ...
Copy the folder to any location you want and close the RUU application
I then downloaded the Oreo OTA zip for my phone from androidfilehost (Thank you minhnewpro ) - see: https://forum.xda-developers.com/u-ultra/development/ruu-collection-htc-ultra-nougat-t3830999
Unzip the OTA and copy the firmware.zip to the previously copied folder from RUU (here: {50F2F878-636A-496F-A7CB-544C067E0C4B})
Start the phone into Bootloader or Download Mode and connect it to the PC
Open the commandline on the PC and cd to the copied folder from RUU
Enter the following Commands:
htc_fastboot oem rebootRUUhtc_fastboot flash zip firmware.ziphtc_fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
htc_fastboot flash zip firmware.zip needs to be done twice, in the first run I got the following error: FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately )
The second time it went through without any error.
Now my phone works again and has the Oreo Stock ROM installed!
I hope this method also works for other phones and not just mine
Greetings
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Hello, I tried this method, but it can't flash the firmware, "FAILED (remote: cannot flash this partition in s-on state)" . Bootloader is the only way I can enter, Download mode or Recovery mode doesn't work("Can't enter download mode, use volume + or - to go back"). Any other methods available?
BOOT problem issue
hard disk recovery
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