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MetroPCS & T-Mobile LG Leon STABLE Root (WORKS EVERY TIME 100%)

I am making this tutorial as I have had multiple versions of the LG LTE Leon and have used many firmware versions. I have created a stable method that has the least issues as I have had trouble with the latest firmware (MS34510f) disabling my root privileges. I have created a MEGA account specifically for all of the files necessary to complete this operation and have your device run smoothly. So, please follow my instructions exactly as stated and you should not have any issues. THIS PROCESS WILL REMOVE ALL DATA NOT SYNCED, DO READ BELOW NOTES IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL
Important Notes:
+This process will wipe all data that is not synced, it is important to ensure that no newer LG process are still on the device. Some might argue to leave data, to that I say good luck keeping your root and tethering without the device becoming suspiciously unstable.
+ I am not GUARANTEEING this will work on every model, but I have had an extremely high success rate with all Leon versions.
+ In this tutorial the process in which I remove Kingroot and replace it with SuperSu is for system stability. I find that most root functions I use seem to not work properly. (Wifi Tether Router and many others). So, I do recommend doing so.
+After the new OS is installed a MetroPCS splash screen will appear even if you do have T-Mobile. DO NOT BE ALARMED this firmware will not limit any functionality you had before, it will even help with tethering functionality.
Tutorial:
Let's Begin.
1. Download the link posted to obtain required files for this tutorial
Link: https://mega.nz/#F!PM4CQRqb!92kgIOnD0ZBY-8HVbtTwGQ
2. Open up LGFlashTool2014.exe
Begin by copying settings posted below, then click "normal flash"
3. Next click the "START" button
4. At this time, I recommend you verify all sync settings are to your liking and that all personal info needed is backed up
a. You have the option to throw all of your personal documents/pictures onto your SD card and removing it appropriately
(Go to: Settings - Storage - [scroll down to] Unmount SD card)
b. Next, navigate to Settings -Backup & reset [leave options default; both checked off] - Factory data reset - reset phone
c. Once reset it will most likely reboot, wipe, and then back to a OS. Now, you will Power Off entirely (make sure it is not plugged in so it will not go to charging mode)
d. Here is where we will hold down the Volume Up button with the phone unplugged from your PC. Then you must plug the USB into your phone.
e. A black screen with white text should post onto your screen, here we will continue to step 6
note: If this screen does not appear please power off and retry step d.
6. Next, follow the posted settings. Make sure to click the "Clear phone Software update Registry" button Then click "OK"
7. A new screen will arrive, and should begin the firmware download process. At this time it will take a few minute to load and should reboot to a fresh OS.
8. With the new OS in place, you can either follow the setup tutorial now or skip through for a later setup.
note: you can now insert your SD card
9. In the tools folder of the folder you downloaded copy the "mrw" folder to the Main Storage folder of your phone
10. Now copy the Kingroot apk to your downloads folder located on the main storage.
11. Go to Settings - About Phone - Software Info
At this time click the build number box a few times until it says you are a developer
12. Hit back until you are at the Setting menu, click on Developer options and check off "Stay Awake" and "Enable OEM Unlock" as well as "USB Debugging"
13. You may now run Kingroot, if it does not install root the first time it should flawlessly install the next.
14. After root is obtained, please go to your home screen and click the "Google Search" widget. Press Update Google Services and let it run. After that has been updated search for terminal emulator and install.
note: If the Play Store is acting fishy and force closing while typing in the search bar do not fret it will be fixed after reboot in further instruction
as an allternative use the jackpal.androidterm-1.0.70-71-minAPI4.apk provided in the "tools" folder
15. Open terminal and in a new window type: Su
16. Allow root usage and at this time type: sh /storage/emulated/0/mrw/root.sh
17. It will run with a few failed messages do not worry it should open SuperSu momentarily
18. Once SuperSu opens up allow it to update binaries using the "NORMAL" option but DO NOT REBOOT YET
19. At this time either download TWRP Manager from the play store or alternatively use the com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager-7.5.1.3-82-minAPI11.apk provided in the tools folder
20. Install and open TWRP Manager. Once opened click on device name and scroll until you see "LG Leon LTE (c50)"
a. Click on Recovery Version to Install and select "twrp-2.8.7.0-c50.img"
b. next click "Install Recovery" and if prompted for verification of install path and for install version select "YES" & "NORMAL"
21. After the TWRP setup is complete it may prompt you to reboot, if not click the arrow in the top left of the TWRP Manager screen and scroll down to "Reboot" and select "Reboot device"
22. After Reboot click TWRP Manager and verify a SuperSu prompt comes up if it hasn't already before the boot
At this point the device should be running smoothly. From here I prefer to do the following steps.
My Personal Setup after new install:
+Personally I like to install use a Root Uninstaller (I use 3C Toolbox Pro) and Uninstall and Backup all MetroPCS BloatWare including the Metro Browser.
+I also access the Hidden Menu by using the Dialer and Dial "2776348*#*"
- I scroll down to ApnUnlock and click to "Unlock APN"
- Then I navigate to Settings -Tethering & networks - Mobile Networks (I check off roaming data) - Access point names
--I then select the top APN and edit APN Type to: default,supl,mms,dun
---I click save from the top right selection, then turn on and off airplane mode
+If you are and Xposed user download "xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip","xposed-uninstaller-20150831-arm.zip", and "XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk" from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
-install the Xposed Installer, then Go to TWRP Manager, use reboot to recovery and from there click install and navigate to the "xposed-v79-sdk22-arm.zip" and install and reboot, it will reboot with a installing screen before your home screen, takes 5 minutes.
+I also use this AMAZING app "Wifi Tether Router", it is the only tethering app I use that works consistently (if you have an unlimited data plan). I get 30mbps up and down, playing many multiplayer games off my PC and PS4 averaging ping as low as 30 ! Setting I use for our device are in a post I created here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/leon/help/unlimited-metropcs-t-mobile-tether-t3290180
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Special Thanks to:
MrW0lf from www.W0lfdroid.com for the Kingroot to SuperSU scrip
Numerous users on the XDA forums I pieced all of this information with
Fabio Grasso for making the amazing Wifi Tether Router
Team Win for being creating an awesome utility that has saved me from numerous bricks creating a stable method
Xposed and the creators of awesome additions such as Lolistat, Lucky Patcher, Max Lock, and SNAPPREFS
Any feedback? Did I do Okay? Questions? Let me know!

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[ROM][7.1.2][OFFICIAL] LineageOS 14.1 - SM-T805

LineageOS 14.1
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LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. You will need to provide your own Google Applications package (gapps). LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
Disclaimer
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* We are not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you.
*
*/
Installation
If you are installing custom ROM for the first time ever:
1. MAKE THE BACKUP OF ALL YOUR DATA!
2. UPDATE THE TABLET TO LATEST MARSHMALLOW ROM VIA ODIN!
Generic installation procedure:
1. MAKE THE BACKUP OF ALL YOUR DATA!
2. DOWNLOAD THE ZIP(S)
3. INSTALL A COMPATIBLE RECOVERY
4. WIPE YOUR DATA (FACTORY RESET)
5. FLASH LINEAGEOS
6. FLASH THE GOOGLE APPS PACKAGE (OPTIONAL)
7. REBOOT
NOTE: To have seamless OTA updates, it is REQUIRED to flash TWRP 3.2.3-1 or newer (build date 25.10.2018 or newer)!
One-time migration to official builds without losing your data:
1. DOWNLOAD MIGRATION SCRIPT
2. BOOT RECOVERY AND UNLOCK YOUR DATA PARTITION IF IT IS ENCRYPTED
3. FLASH THE MIGRATION SCRIPT
4. FLASH THE OFFICIAL ROM
5. WIPE DALVIK AND CACHE
6. REBOOT
NOTE: If modem and RIL stops working after migration, then it is MANDATORY TO FLASH THE LATEST MARSHMALLOW STOCK ROM VIA ODIN and perform a clean installation of LineageOS!
Going back to unofficial builds without losing your data (if necessary):
0. DOWNLOAD MIGRATION SCRIPT
1. BOOT INTO RECOVERY, UNLOCK THE DATA PARTITION IF IT ENCRYPTED AND ATTACH USB CABLE
2. PUSH THE MIGRATION SCRIPT TO THE TABLET:
Code:
adb push migration.sh /migration.sh
3. OPEN ADB SHELL ON PC AND PERFORM THE MIGRATION:
Code:
chmod +x /migration.sh
sh /migration.sh unofficial
4. FLASH THE UNOFFICIAL ROM
5. WIPE DALVIK AND CACHE
6. REBOOT
Downloads / Changelogs
ROM
su addon
Google Apps (GApps)
Changelogs (Mirror)
Changelogs (Official)
Credits
Android Open Source Project (AOSP)
LineageOS Project
Team Exynos5420
@Barracuda77777, @UpInTheAir, @crpalmer
@eousphoros, @nvertigo67, @Nexorrr
and all the supporters, testers and advisors​

Bugs
Messenger app calls using BT headset have no sound
Voice call using the built-in mic have an unsuppressed echo
HDMI audio is played on internal speakers
Widevine DRM security level is L3
Bug Reporting
Other issues?
Before posting in this thread, make sure of a few things:
You used the search function of the forums.
If you are the only one having a problem. Boot into recovery, wipe data/factory reset, reflash the rom/gapps and nothing else. Boot up and see if the problem persists.
Make sure your post is relevant to this thread.
Logs! You can use this: SysLog
Source Code and Development
Kernel
Device Tree
LineageOS Code Review
LineageOS Bug Tracker
LineageOS Jenkins Server​

Woo-hoo, congratulations!!! Finally T805 is official [emoji41]
Надіслано від мого SM-G965F, використовуючи Tapatalk

Those who already have installed the unofficial version - can they now simply use internal upgrade functionality to get on the official one?

Maheshwara said:
Those who already have installed the unofficial version - can they now simply use internal upgrade functionality to get on the official one?
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https://wiki.lineageos.org/signing_builds.html#test-keys-to-your-own-release-keys-or-vice-versa yes it is possible.

Migration did not work for me:
Unofficial to official migration
Error: /data/system/packages.xml not found
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Nonetheless, tried to flash the official zip what failed with ERROR 7. What to do now?

The instruction moved to post #1

Do we need to root the t805?
Thanks

J4G3D said:
Do we need to root the t805?
Thanks
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Do you mean rooting the stock firmware before flashing TWRP? No, not needed as zip will overwrite BOOT (kernel + ramdisk) and SYSTEM and CACHE and DATA will be wiped on factory reset.
If you meant not this but "should we flash addonsu after LineageOS", I'd say it is up to you, but I prefer having root access for DriveDroid and other root-only apps. If you need to pass SafetyNet, you can always turn it off in Developer settings.

gellmar said:
If you need to pass SafetyNet, you can always turn it off in Developer settings.
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Or install Magisk ???

Maheshwara said:
Or install Magisk ???
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Or install Magisk. But I made all official and unofficial builds to pass SafetyNet if root is turned off. Presuming you need root for special tasks, you can turn it on, do your work and turn it back off and SafetyNet will not suffer.

gellmar said:
Do you mean rooting the stock firmware before flashing TWRP? No, not needed as zip will overwrite BOOT (kernel + ramdisk) and SYSTEM and CACHE and DATA will be wiped on factory reset.
If you meant not this but "should we flash addonsu after LineageOS", I'd say it is up to you, but I prefer having root access for DriveDroid and other root-only apps. If you need to pass SafetyNet, you can always turn it off in Developer settings.
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Thanks, I managed to flash it perfectly. Well the first time i had a error in TWRP. But I then tried again, this time erasing all internal data and it flashed fine.
Where I am stuck now is gApps. I get error 20 and ive tried various "fixes" in terms of install procedures found on xda.
What check boxes should we pick in the gapps site you've linked us to?
Any tips/advice?

J4G3D said:
Thanks, I managed to flash it perfectly. Well the first time i had a error in TWRP. But I then tried again, this time erasing all internal data and it flashed fine.
Where I am stuck now is gApps. I get error 20 and ive tried various "fixes" in terms of install procedures found on xda.
Any tips/advice?
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Last time I checked with OpenGapps arm - 7.1 - pico it flashed fine right after LineageOS and addonsu. Try rebooting again into recovery and installing gapps I mentioned and factory reset again.

gellmar said:
Last time I checked with OpenGapps arm - 7.1 - pico it flashed fine right after LineageOS and addonsu. Try rebooting again into recovery and installing gapps I mentioned and factory reset again.
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Arm or arm64?
edit: sorry just saw you said arm.
All installed now.
I was about to sell this tablet, due to lack of updates. But stumbling across XDA has no doubt forced me to keep this tablet, which I think is still a top tablet.
Anyway, ll seems good so far, many thanks for the hard work!

J4G3D said:
Arm or arm64?
edit: sorry just saw you said arm.
All installed now.
I was about to sell this tablet, due to lack of updates. But stumbling across XDA has no doubt forced me to keep this tablet, which I think is still a top tablet.
Anyway, ll seems good so far, many thanks for the hard work!
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Hey J4G3D, I've got a T805 my kids use mostly for Netflix, or I put movies on it when we go on road trips. I'm gonna try this out!! I didn't see any detailed instructions in the first post so did you selected arm, 7.1 and Stock for the google apps?
Thanks.

MannyMania said:
Hey J4G3D, I've got a T805 my kids use mostly for Netflix, or I put movies on it when we go on road trips. I'm gonna try this out!! I didn't see any detailed instructions in the first post so did you selected arm, 7.1 and Stock for the google apps?
Thanks.
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Hi
I rooted my device, just because it seemed simple to do so. Here:
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/root...10-5-lte-sm-t805-one-click-cf-auto-root-tool/
-Then I loaded custom recovery.
-Backed up anything I needed backing up
-Put the rom file, gApps (arm, 7.1, pico) onto a sd card
1. Boot into Recovery Mode (TWRP)
2. Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select On (enable tick) for Dalvik / Art Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache,
3. Swipe to Wipe at Bottom of Screen,
4. Back to Main start screen,
5. Wipe > Format Data,
6. Type 'Yes' and press blue checkmark at the bottom-right corner,
7. Go Back to Main Start Screen to -VERY IMPORTANT---> Install Rom and GApps,
8. After you have finished installing the Rom and GApps > Wipe Cache/Dalvik > Swipe to Wipe
9. Reboot System
Job done.
Battery life appears to be much, much more stable now too. Apps also appear to be more stable, sky news used to crash every time I used it, at least once. Now it doesn't
Only bug i can see so far are the weather app not showing as a widget on the main screen under the clock. All is set and the recommended weather widget downloaded, but the weather just don't seem to appear. Also when having a pin on the lock screen, its only unlock-able via landscape mode and not portrait mode.

J4G3D said:
Only bug i can see so far are the weather app not showing as a widget on the main screen under the clock. All is set and the recommended weather widget downloaded, but the weather just don't seem to appear. Also when having a pin on the lock screen, its only unlock-able via landscape mode and not portrait mode.
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I have a perfectly working weather setup (including lockscreen weather) using OpenWeatherMap provider:
0. Remove all other weather providers, if downloaded
1. Install the OpenWeatherMap provider from LineageOS Extras
2. On the main screen, long-tap to have widget panel appear, then press "Widgets".
3. Add cLock widgetby long-tapping it to position on Main screen.
4. Under cLock widget settings open, select OpenWeatherMap as weather source on Weather tab and press a gear to enter website API key. When a permission dialog for GPS pops up, enable High Accuracy mode (that's esssential!)
5. Press OK everywhere to apply settings (dont use back button!)
6. Go to Settings - Security - Lock Screen and tap the gear to see Lockscreen Options. Tick the "Show weather on lockscreen" mark.
7. Let it load the weather and enjoy the notification in lockscreen.
Once you remove the cLock widget off main screen, the lockscreen weather will disappear.
Lockscreen rotation is enabled in Settings - Screen - Screen Rotation - Enable lockscreen rotation.

gellmar said:
The instruction moved to post #1
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Got it with this instruktion. Thanks. Running the migration script via ADB while system is running did not work, but doing it via recovery was fine.

Hello! Thanks for your work! Excellent firmware! The tablet is back in service!
For information the received messages are not displayed on the application icons only in the status bar.

J4G3D said:
Hi
I rooted my device, just because it seemed simple to do so. Here:
https://www.theandroidsoul.com/root...10-5-lte-sm-t805-one-click-cf-auto-root-tool/
-Then I loaded custom recovery.
-Backed up anything I needed backing up
-Put the rom file, gApps (arm, 7.1, pico) onto a sd card
1. Boot into Recovery Mode (TWRP)
2. Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Select On (enable tick) for Dalvik / Art Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache,
3. Swipe to Wipe at Bottom of Screen,
4. Back to Main start screen,
5. Wipe > Format Data,
6. Type 'Yes' and press blue checkmark at the bottom-right corner,
7. Go Back to Main Start Screen to -VERY IMPORTANT---> Install Rom and GApps,
8. After you have finished installing the Rom and GApps > Wipe Cache/Dalvik > Swipe to Wipe
9. Reboot System
Job done.
Battery life appears to be much, much more stable now too. Apps also appear to be more stable, sky news used to crash every time I used it, at least once. Now it doesn't
Only bug i can see so far are the weather app not showing as a widget on the main screen under the clock. All is set and the recommended weather widget downloaded, but the weather just don't seem to appear. Also when having a pin on the lock screen, its only unlock-able via landscape mode and not portrait mode.
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Hey J4G3D, I had no luck. My Tablet however is an SM-T805W. It's a Canadian LTE tablet with Rogers as the carrier. I've been doing some reading and it doesn't look to good for my device. Haven't given up yet so the quest goes on!! Thanks for the instructions though!!
Cheers.

[Guide] Root Pixel XL Android 11 (R)

[Guide] Root Pixel XL Android 11 (R) Unlock/Lock Bootloader + Install Custom ROMS + Update Magisk/Systemless Root​
Introduction
This Guide is for Google Pixel XL owners that want to Install/Flash Custom ROMs, and enjoy the benefits of rooting it. The Guide is divided into three parts: Information, Instructions, and Other.
~ ~ ~ Part I - INFORMATION ~ ~ ~
Disclaimers
I assume no responsibility for the malfunctioning/bricking of your phone.
The order of listed items i.e., Custom Kernels, Custom ROMS, etc. Does not indicate my preference for them. It is your responsibility to do the research before selecting an item.
Prerequisites
A Pixel XL phone with an unlocked bootloader.
An Android 11 (R) Custom ROM(s) (Update(s) 9. below).
A Computer with the latest working SDK Platform-tools r. 34.0.3 installed.
Important Notes:
If you use the Linux or Windows version of SDK Platform- tools r. 34.0.3 you must set the environment variable - See Note(s) for instructions on setting the enviroment Variable
If you have any problems with SDK Platform-tools 34.0.3. You can get SDK Platform-tools 33.0.3 here.
Before installing SDK Platform-tools, check for older versions of fastboot on your computer: Open a Command prompt and type fastboot --version at the prompt. If a adb/fastboot is found delete the folder containing them. Also, check the path environment for paths to them and remove it.
Update Platform Tools, regularly, for optimal performance.
Need Google's USB Drivers for your Pixel Phone?
NEW
"...make a 100% clean install of ANY Magisk version or fork without PC or TWRP."
Magisk General Support / Discussion
This is the place for general support and discussion regarding "Public Releases", which includes both stable and beta releases. All information, including troubleshoot guides and notes, are in the Announcement Thread
forum.xda-developers.com
Displax's latest SafetyNet Fix, a "fork" of kdrag0n safetynet-fix.
Updates
Magisk Alpha - app-release_709f25f6-26101.apk 12 Apr
Magisk Beta - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
Magisk Alpha
Magisk Canary - app-release_a8c4a33e-26103.apk 23 Jun
Magisk Cygisk - Click Pages 5 for installation Instructions.
Magisk Delta - app-release
Magisk Stable - Magisk v26.1.apk 11 Apr
TWRP - TWRP Android 9 for marlin
Waiting for T.W.R.P. for Android 11 (R). (Q)
SafetyNet - Displax's SafetyNet Fix, v2.4.0-MOD_1.2 14Feb
SDK Platform-tools - r34.0.3 May 22, 2023
Custom Kernels
Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
ElementalX Kernel Manager
My other guides
Pixel 7 Pro
Pixel 6
Pixel 5
Pixel 4a (5G)
Pixel 4 XL
Pixel 3 XL
Credits/Thanks/Recognitions
@topjohnwu - Magisk
Those I may have, inadvertently, forgotten.
~ ~ ~ Part II - INSTRUCTIONS ~ ~ ~
(The Instructions listed below are not steps, they are individual sets of instructions.)
Open a Command Prompt/Boot Bootloader/Boot Recovery
Open a Command Prompt on Computer
Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type cmd and press enter.
Open a Powershell Command Prompt on Computer: Open File Explorer, click the platform-tools folder ==> click the folder icon (left side of address bar) to highlight it type powershell and press enter.
Notes:
Enable USB Debugging, on your phone: Settings ==> System ==> Advanced ==> Developer options ==> Scroll down to USB debugging and enable it.
When using the Powershell Command Prompt Commands must be preceeded with ./: i.e, ./fastboot devices
If you do not want to open a Command Prompt every time you want to use the fastboot command, add the path to the Platform-tools folder to Windows environment variables.
Boot fastboot mode (bootloader):
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start.
Boot Recovery
Power off phone, press and hold the power and volume down buttons until you see Start. Use volume up/down button until you see Recovery mode. Press power button.
Test ADB (Android Debug Bridge)/fastboot
ADB
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Type this at the prompt to test ADB.
adb version
It should return a version number for ADB.
fastboot
Enable USB Debugging - Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Type this at the prompt and press enter to test fastboot.
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number.
Unlock Bootloader/Return Phone to Stock/Lock Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
Backup your data/Internal storage
Activate Developer Options: Tap Settings > System > About Phone > Tap Build Number 7 times or until you see you're a Developer.
Tap back > Developer Options and toogle OEM Unlock on and, toggle USB Debugging on.
Boot Bootloader
Connect the phone to the Computer with USB cord.
Open a Command Prompt on your computer and type fastboot flashing unlock and press enter.
This will erase all user data from the device!
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete and then type fastboot reboot at the Command Prompt and press enter.
When your phone reboots disconnect your usb cable.
Note: After unlocking your bootloader, you'll see a warning: Your device software can't be checked for corruption. Please lock the bootloader. You will see this warning until, you relock the bootloader.
Important: Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
Return Phone to Stock
Backup your data/Internal storage
Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Erase all data (factory reset)
Log in
Set up phone
Lock Bootloader
Important: Do not relock your bootloader until you have returned the device to Stock..
Boot bootloader
Open a Command Prompt and type this at the Prompt: fastboot flashing lock
You should see a request for confirmation on your phone, use the volume keys to scroll and the power key to select.
Allow the process to complete, then type this at the Command Prompt: fastboot reboot
Set up your phone.
Enable Developer Options: Settings > System > About phone > Tap Build number 7 times or until you see'You are a Developer. Tap Back > Developer options and toggle OEM Unlock off.
Install/Flash Custom ROM with @badabing2003 PixelFlasher
PixelFlasher, a GUI tool for flashing / updating / rooting / managing Pixel phones. by badabing2003
Install/Update Magisk Modules
Download Modules
Fox Magisk Module Manager Releases
LSposed Releases
Shamiko Releases
Install Modules from Storage
Open Magisk
Tap the Modules icon
Tap Install from storage
Navigate to the folder with the Module you want to install.
Tap the Module to highlite it and tap Select.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Install Modules from Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager
Open Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager
Tap the Modules icon
Locate the Module you want to install
Tap Install
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
Update Modules
Open Fox2Code/FoxMagiskModuleManager
You, will see the Modules that have Updates.
Tap the Module you want to update.
Tap install.
After it installs, tap the Disc Icon to save the install log.
Tap Reboot
~ ~ ~ Part III - OTHER ~ ~ ~
Custom ROMs for Pixel XL
Need help with a Custom ROM?
If you are you are trying to install or have installed a Custom ROM, read and follow the Installation Instructions in the OP of the Custom ROM thread.
Search the thread of the Custom ROM you are trying to install or have installed for answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s): If you don't find a answer(s)/solution(s) to your question(s)/problem(s). Post your question(s)/request(s) for help in the Custom ROM thread you are trying to install or have installed.
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ROMS
Google Pixel XL ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Other Custom ROMs
[OFFICIAL] LineageOS 18.1 for the Google Pixel XL by npjohnson
[ROM][11.0] crDroid 9.99 [UNOFFICIAL][marlin/sailfish] By blckbear
Themes, Apps, and Mods
Google Pixel XL Themes, Apps, and Mods
Other: TWRP Backup
TWRP Android 9 for marlin
Waiting for T.W.R.P. for Android 11 (R).

Has anyone tried using the current TWRP and Magisk?

I don't think those steps for rooting with canary give us full root, I was able to install adaway, but if i try to use a root uninstaller to remove Chrome (system app) it shows "Rooted, but cannot grant RW permissions on /system"
It seems no app can obtain root access to /System, i tested it with Root Explorer and the "mount /R/W" button does nothing when trying to mount the /System folder.

shiodooru said:
Has anyone tried using the current TWRP and Magisk?
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Yes. Didn't work, just rebooted twice (I think) then booted directly into android.

Therev86 said:
I don't think those steps for rooting with canary give us full root, I was able to install adaway, but if i try to use a root uninstaller to remove Chrome (system app) it shows "Rooted, but cannot grant RW permissions on /system"
It seems no app can obtain root access to /System, i tested it with Root Explorer and the "mount /R/W" button does nothing when trying to mount the /System folder.
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I have the same problem with AdAway too. I'm guessing that we don't have write access.

Trylr said:
I have the same problem with AdAway too. I'm guessing that we don't have write access.
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I got Adaway to work, you have to open Magisk Manager, tap Settings and then tap
"Systemless Hosts" then reboot and run Adaway again

Therev86 said:
I got Adaway to work, you have to open Magisk Manager, tap Settings and then tap
"Systemless Hosts" then reboot and run Adaway again
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Hey that worked. Thanks.

I have 10 on my phone. I just took the OTA a few hours ago. This may be a bit off topic but I can't get picture to play on Amazon video or Google movies only audio and captions. Hulu YouTube and Netflix work fine.
EDIT: AFTER A RESTART ALL VIDEO APPS WORK FINE. I'M THE dumbass ?

Useless without twrp

There is an installer for TWRP, "twrp-installer-3.3.1-0-marlin.zip" but because it doesn't follow the naming convention for all the previous releases "twrp-pixel-installer-marlin X.X.X" it appears at the bottom of the list of installers instead of the top.

Is anyone having good results with the battery life? It sucks for me.

H0wdy said:
Is anyone having good results with the battery life? It sucks for me.
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I'm on Android 10, rooted with Magisk and I don't notice any bad battery life. Might be time for a battery replacement. I just got my battery replaced about 2 weeks ago.

Hi
Why the pixel imprint suddenly gone from my pixel xl?

I used your guide to unlock bootloader and get root on Android 10 and it worked perfectly. Thanks.

Trylr said:
I'm on Android 10, rooted with Magisk and I don't notice any bad battery life. Might be time for a battery replacement. I just got my battery replaced about 2 weeks ago.
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The battery life only got bad after I upgraded, so I doubt it's hardware.

H0wdy said:
The battery life only got bad after I upgraded, so I doubt it's hardware.
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How long have you been on Android 10? It always takes a few days at least for everything to settle down. More battery usage early.

salpsuc said:
There is an installer for TWRP, "twrp-installer-3.3.1-0-marlin.zip" but because it doesn't follow the naming convention for all the previous releases "twrp-pixel-installer-marlin X.X.X" it appears at the bottom of the list of installers instead of the top.
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Wait, so that newest version of twrp does work with 10 on pixel XL?
Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA Labs

It works but it cannot decrypt. You will have to remove any passwords/patterns before booting into it

AP2FTW said:
Wait, so that newest version of twrp does work with 10 on pixel XL?
Sent from my Pixel XL using XDA Labs
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No, sadly we're still waiting. I was just offering a correction.

so i did the magisk patched method but i still don't have root in magisk? i took the boot.img out of the factory image and did it as i was told to...
anything i'm missing?
it's flashing it to boot_a, is it supposed to do something else?

[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 transform your LG G3 D855 to a powerful one with Android 11.
I wrote it because what I read was incomplete or outdated.
Make sure your phone is compatible LG G3. In Android, go to Settings > General > About phone > Hardware info > Model number is LG-D855.
If not, quit this tutorial.
### I'll make a few comments like this, PLEASE READ THEM !
### WARNING. DO NOT CHECK FOR ANDROID UPDATES (we'll see this later).
CHANGELOG
v3. Use Netflix and Disney+ in SD
v2. Fix the link to download Android 5 firmware
v1. Initial release for Android 11
1) DOWNLOAD
- djibe LG G3 d855 pack: https://bit.ly/djibe-lgg3-d855-pack
(contains LG USB drivers + LGUP + KingoRoot4.8.apk + b007.autorecd855_2015-04-16.apk + Quick Reboot ROOT.apk + TWRP Recovery 3.5.2_9-0-d855 + Magisk root).
Unzip files.
- ROM LineageOS 18.1 Official: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...s990-vs985-lineageos-18-1-31-03-2021.4205475/
Download latest build here: https://server.zacherts.de/smartphone/LG-G3/?C=N;O=D or here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4279422670115723669
- BiTGApps Package ARM 11: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApps-Release/releases
+ Charge phone to 100%
+ Always use USB2 port
No command line will be used ! No need to be a geek.
2) INSTALL USB DRIVERS
Install LG USB drivers (you unzipped earlier).
Then plug phone to PC in File transfer mode (Media device MTP option).
Collect all .jpg or .mp4
Use an app like Backupyourmobile to backup texts, contacts, etc.
Make sure Google account is synced, WhatsApp backups 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, just in case) !
3) ANDROID VERSION
Go to Settings > General > About phone > Software info > Android version.
- Android version is 6.0: bad news, we have to downgrade it.
Latest MarshMallow (Android 6) updates have closed the root opportunities.
- Android version is 5.0: cool, see you at chapter 5.
4) DOWNGRADE LG G3 TO ANDROID 5 LOLLIPOP
### Many thanks to shakeyabooti: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mp-tot-method-with-lgup.2785089/post-64624353
### D-855 only. If not, read more on https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...p-tot-method-with-lgup.2785089/#post-64624353
This chapter is only if Android 6 is installed on your LG G3 D-855.
You may try to root with KingoRoot first, because early MM firmwares seem to have vulnerabilities.
Read next chapter to try KingoRoot. If it fails, follow this whole chapter.
Download firmware: http://storagecow.eu/Xda/LG G3/Stock/D855/United Kingdom/UK Europe General D85520I.kdz
### Write to me the day the link dies.
Install LGUP_LG_G3/LGUP_Install_Ver_1_14_3.msi
Then install LGUP_LG_G3/LGUP_8974_DLL_Ver_0_5_CODEFIRE.msi
Shutdown phone.
Plug in USB cable into computer.
Press and hold Volume+ button and plug phone to microUSB.
Hold until Firmware update screen is displayed and release Volume+ button.
Right click on Windows Start Menu icon > Device Manager.
Locate the COM & LPT Ports option and expand it.
Double click on LGE Mobile USB Serial Port.
### No LGE Mobile USB Serial Port ? Install LG USB drivers and restart PC
Double click on LGE Mobile USB Serial Port > Port Settings > Advanced.
Change COM Port Number to COM41.
Confirm with OK and OK Again.
Go to LGUP's Install folder (C:\Program Files (x86)\LG Electronics\LGUP)
Right click on LGUP.exe > Run as administrator
LGUP will load and find phone on Port COM41.
Select UPGRADE and in File Path select the firmware: UK Europe General D85520I.kdz
Now select REFURBISH option.
Make sure BIN File is checked.
Then click on Start.
Wait during firmware flash.
Phone will reboot to Android 5.
Configure Android but DO NOT Agree to "Software Update".
5) ROOT LG G3 IN 2021 (Android 5 LOLLIPOP ONLY)
We need Root to flash a custom recovery.
Disconnect phone from PC..
Turn Wi-Fi off.
Connect phone to PC.
Access its Internal storage using Windows Explorer.
### If storage is not accessible, make sure in Android's notification panel that Media device (MTP) is the active transfer mode.
Copy KingoRoot4.8.apk, b007.autorecd855_2015-04-16.apk, Quick Reboot ROOT.apk AND twrp-3.5.2_9-0-d855.img on it.
On phone, use File Manager app and navigate to All files > Internal storage
Tap on KingoRoot4.8.apk > tap on Security button > Check Unknown sources in Security menu and confirm with OK.
Then complete Stump install by tapping on INSTALL button > Then Open.
Once in KingoRoot4.8 app, tap on Root.
Wait during process.
Authorize any extra installation.
Then KingoRoot ends up with ROOT SUCCEEDED.
6) FLASH TWRP RECOVERY 2.8
Again, use File Manager app and navigate to All files > Internal storage.
Install b007.autorecd855_2015-04-16.apk > Install > Open
Allow root permission.
Wait during backup until Dialog says Everything seems fine...
Tap on Flash TWRP and wait during flash.
Again, use File Manager app and navigate to All files > Internal storage.
Install Quick Reboot ROOT.apk > Install > Open
Allow root permission.
Tap on Reboot Recovery > Confirm Reboot recovery.
Phone reboots to TWRP recovery 2.8.6.0.
7) UPDATE TWRP RECOVERY TO 3.5
Once in TWRP, go to Install > Images... (bottom right button).
Scroll down to twrp-3.5.2_9-0-d855.img > Select Recovery and Swipe to Confirm Flash.
Go back to Home menu > Reboot > Recovery.
8) BACKUP PARTITIONS
In case of a crash, we backup everything.
At TWRP (now 3.5) reboot,
Check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Go to Backup > select Boot, Data, Modem, System and EFS partitions.
Swipe to Backup and wait during backup.
Connect phone to PC.
Back to home screen > Mount.
You can access folders from PC if Data partition is checked and bottom right button displays Disable MTP.
From Windows Explorer, navigate to G3 > Internal Storage.
Copy TWRP folder and paste it somewhere safe on PC.
This is a perfect backup in case of crash.
9) WIPE PARTITIONS
Disconnect phone from PC.
Now go Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, Cache, Data, Internal Storage, System and Swipe to Wipe.
Go to Wipe > Format Data.
Type: yes and confirm with bottom right icon.
Tap on Home button > Reboot > Recovery > Swipe to Reboot.
10) FLASH ANDROID, GAPPS AND MAGISK ROOT
On restart, check Never show this screen during boot again and Swipe to Allow Modifications.
Connect phone to PC.
Back to Mount.
Copy ROM + GAPPS + Magisk.
Disconnect phone.
Select lineage-*.zip, and Add More Zips,
then bitgapps*.zip and Swipe to confirm Flash
Be patient.
### If it fails, install zips 1 by 1.
### Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
Then back to Home > Reboot > Recovery.
Install > Magisk*.zip
When done message prompts, tap on Wipe Cache/Dalvik and Swipe to Wipe, wait.
Disconnect phone from PC.
Then tap on Reboot System.
Let the phone boot (about 10 minutes).
11) ANDROID
Configure Android as you like.
- Don't try to use built-in Terminal app, it will reboot phone
- Go to Settings > About.
At bottom, tap 7 times on Build number. You activated Developer options.
Go to Settings > System > Avdanced > Developer options.
Set Windows animation scale, Transition animation scale and Animator duration scale to 0.5x.
- Double Tap to Wake (D2W)
Go to Settings > Display > Advanced and activate it.
12) NETFLIX AND DISNEY+
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+.
Love @HardStyl3r,
Enjoy,
djibe
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### LG G3 quit firware update
If no flash is happening, just remove battery to quit firmware update.
Thanks: @HardStyl3r (is awesome), @dadi11, @walter79, @aleasto, LineageOS team, BitGApps team, TWRP team, topjohnwu

Great job!

HardStyl3r said:
Great job!
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Thanks !
Took me many days, but you are AWESOME !!!

Thanks a lot! Doing right now on an old 32gb G3... ;-)

DS-1 said:
Thanks a lot! Doing right now on an old 32gb G3... ;-)
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Yes this phone is still awesome.

Updated for Netflix and Disney+

Sorry I just realized I copied recently my Nexus 7 2013 tutorial of LG G3.
Fixed now

BiTGappsARM 11 R19 download link does not work, do newer version work? I found this website https://bitgapps.github.io/ is this the correct website?

Immow said:
BiTGappsARM 11 R19 download link does not work, do newer version work? I found this website https://bitgapps.github.io/ is this the correct website?
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Hi, grab it here: https://github.com/BiTGApps/BiTGApp...nload/v1.7/BiTGApps-arm-11.0.0-R44_signed.zip

This is aweseome!
Thank you so much!

jason88fr said:
This is aweseome!
Thank you so much!
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Hi jason, glad you liked it !
Enjoy your new phone

Thanks works perfect! Just the mic that wont work on whatsapp, but its ok.

I have a LG-G3 D855 Europe version with 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM
I read that the main camera doesn't work on the D855 (European version), is that correct?
What else doesn't work when Android 11 is on it?
I have a LG-G3 D855 Euro version with 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM.
At the moment I have Fulmix ROM 6.9 installed (is Android Marshmallow 6) and thus also rooted.
So I could then install the new TWRP 3.5 and then the ROM Lineage OS 18.1 afterwards, proceed as described or do I have to pay attention to something else?
Thanks for the hints and tips

Installed... no WLAN on my LG G3 D855 with Lineage 18.1
Ok, now I've set everything up successfully, on my almost 7-year-old LG-G3-D855 with only 32 GB of memory and still a poor 32-bit device.
The WLAN settings required that I had to switch the WLAN encryption to WPA2 CWP on the AVM Fritzbox 6660 Cabe.
It's sad that such an Android 11 as Lineage 18.1 doesn't get along with normal settings in the Fritzbox as WPA2/WPA3. Didn't the developers pay attention again? something like that is allowed with Android 11 !!! not happen.
Even my old Fulmics 6.9 ROM could work perfectly with the Fritzbox 6660 Frotz OS 7.29 in 2.4 and 5 GHz mode, only Lineage 18.1 can't do anything with it. Already very sad.
But ok, I solved the problem and now the front and rear cameras work as well. I still have to look for an icon pack for the surface, the normal icons look terrible!

Glad you did it.
I don't remember having troubles with Camera.
I can't help about this AVM Fritzbox 6660 Cabe thing. I don't know this.

Hello friend, I have installed this ROM, but testing it, I verify that it does not record video. I have tried other apps such as Open Camera or even the LG Camera apk and the same problem still does not record video. At first I even did a factory reset to see but it still can't record video, do you know any solution or is it because it's the latest version of official Lineage OS that I flashed, what version does the video camera work with? Thank you.

Pinarek said:
I have a LG-G3 D855 Europe version with 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM
I read that the main camera doesn't work on the D855 (European version), is that correct?
What else doesn't work when Android 11 is on it?
I have a LG-G3 D855 Euro version with 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM.
At the moment I have Fulmix ROM 6.9 installed (is Android Marshmallow 6) and thus also rooted.
So I could then install the new TWRP 3.5 and then the ROM Lineage OS 18.1 afterwards, proceed as described or do I have to pay attention to something else?
Thanks for the hints and tips
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I had Fulmix 8 and proceed this tutorial and it went well. I wanted Lineage because with Android 6 there are many apps that no longer run. The problem with Lineage OS is that the video camera does not record.

Xlp22 said:
Hello friend, I have installed this ROM, but testing it, I verify that it does not record video. I have tried other apps such as Open Camera or even the LG Camera apk and the same problem still does not record video. At first I even did a factory reset to see but it still can't record video, do you know any solution or is it because it's the latest version of official Lineage OS that I flashed, what version does the video camera work with? Thank you.
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I fixed it by updating Google Play Services, Play Store and Framework and rebooting.

Xlp22 said:
I fixed it by updating Google Play Services, Play Store and Framework and rebooting.
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Thx for sharing.
The ROM is Official and nothing appears in the Issues backlog: https://github.com/itsHardStyl3r/LG-G3-issue-tracker/issues
Well done,

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[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Google Nexus 7 2013 Stock to Android 13

[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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