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[Linux User]

TWRP for UMIDIGI A1 Pro is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for UMIDIGI A1 Pro and ROOT UMIDIGI A1 Pro (using TWRP recovery).

This TWRP download for UMIDIGI A1 Pro is brought to you by developer(s) deadman96385

 

 

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S) AND PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to deadman96385 and TWRP project:
– Donate to deadman96385
– Donate to TWRP’s Lead developer

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN UNOFFICIALLY BUILD TWRP FOR UMIDIGI A1 Pro. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.[/su_note]
[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]INSTALLING THE TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOT UMIDIGI A1 Pro NEEDS AN UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON YOUR PHONE.
DURING THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PROCESS ALL THE PHONE DATA WILL BE ERASED.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]ROOTING UMIDIGI A1 Pro MAY BRICK THE PHONE.
MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ROOTING BEFORE YOU PROCEED FURTHER.
Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]
 

Content structure:

1. Required downloads to install TWRP recovery for UMIDIGI A1 Pro
2. How to install TWRP recovery on UMIDIGI A1 Pro
3. What you can do after installing TWRP on UMIDIGI A1 Pro
4. Required downloads and guides for UMIDIGI A1 Pro ROOT
5. Step-by-Step guide on UMIDIGI A1 Pro ROOTING guide
6. How to check if UMIDIGI A1 Pro is ROOTED or NOT

INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR UMIDIGI A1 Pro:

– TWRP version: 3.x.x
– Supported Android Version: Android 8.1
– Built from: OmniROM AOSP sources

DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR UMIDIGI A1 Pro, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

• Unlocked bootloader on UMIDIGI A1 Pro
• USB drivers for Mediatek
• 15 Seconds ADB Installer or Minimal ADB and Fastboot on Windows
• Latest MTK Droid Root and tools
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Windows

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS IF YOU ARE USING A LINUX PC:

• Install ADB and fastboot on Linux PC
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 64-bit
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 32-bit
• TWRP recovery download for UMIDIGI A1 Pro

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR UMIDIGI A1 Pro:

 

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on UMIDIGI A1 Pro
– Installing TWRP on UMIDIGI A1 Pro requires a Mediatek Scatter file.
– A scatter file of a Mediatek device contains information about different partitions such as the start address, size etc. of each partition.
[/su_note]

How to create scatter file for UMIDIGI A1 Pro:

 

This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for UMIDIGI A1 Pro.

1. Download the Droid MTK Tool from the above Downloads section.
2. It’s in a zip file, so extract that file or open using WinRar or some application and then open the MTKDroidTools.exe file.

   

3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the UMIDIGI A1 Pro, to make the device accessible via ADB.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- If you don’t know how to do this then here is How to Enable Developer Options and How to Enable USB Debugging and OEM unlock[/su_note]

4. Then connect the phone using the USB cable to the PC.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- When you connect the phone to the PC, MTKDroidTool will show all the information about your phone[/su_note]

   

5. On the below portion of the screen you will see a Blocks Map button. Click on the button
6. On the next screen you have all the partition information and starting address of all the partitions of UMIDIGI A1 Pro.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- On the bottom of the screen you see a Create scatter file button.
   – Click on the button to create scatter file for UMIDIGI A1 Pro.[/su_note]

   

7. Save the scatter file for UMIDIGI A1 Pro in a location which you can remember and access easily.

Now Install TWRP on UMIDIGI A1 Pro using SP Flash Tool:

 

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- The TWRP flashing on a Mediatek phone is done by SP Flash tool, which uses a scatter file to know which address the recovery partition starts.
– Make sure you have downloaded the SP Flash tool and created the scatter file for UMIDIGI A1 Pro.[/su_note]

Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on UMIDIGI A1 Pro using the scatter file.

1. Open the SP Flash tool zip file and then open the flash_tool.exe file.
2. Click browse on the the scatter-loading file section and select the UMIDIGI A1 Pro scatter file you created earlier using the MTKDroid Tool.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- After selecting the scatter file, the SP Flash tool application automatically find available partitions and other details[/su_note]

   

3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for UMIDIGI A1 Pro, which is in .img format.

   

4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on UMIDIGI A1 Pro as shown in the picture.

   

5. After clicking on the download button you will see a red bar on the bottom followed by a yellow bar.
   When the TWRP is downloaded to UMIDIGI A1 Pro, the SP Flash tool will alert you saying Download is done.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]That’s all. You should have the TWRP recovery flashed on UMIDIGI A1 Pro.[/su_note]

What to do after you install TWRP for UMIDIGI A1 Pro:

• You can root the UMIDIGI A1 Pro
• You can install one of the custom ROMs available for UMIDIGI A1 Pro
• You can install some of the mods available on UMIDIGI A1 Pro

Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for UMIDIGI A1 Pro.
TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

Now, if you want to ROOT UMIDIGI A1 Pro then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR UMIDIGI A1 Pro ROOTING:

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Make sure you have already installed TWRP for UMIDIGI A1 Pro and hence unlocked the bootloader.

– Well, this is a very important aspect of Rooting UMIDIGI A1 Pro process.
– The SuperSU or the Magisk zip file is developed in a way to be installed via a TWRP recovery or other custom recovery.
– Stock recovery may not be able install this SuperSU or Magisk ROOT zip file.[/su_note]

• Download the latest SuprSU ROOT for UMIDIGI A1 Pro or one of the following:
  • Download link for Latest SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for STABLE SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for SuperSU BETA zip file
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Free version
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Pro version
  • Download link to Magisk ROOT zip file

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Your phone will not be rooted just by installing the SuperSU APK file on your Android phone.
• SuperSU APK Free or Pro version is just a SuperSU ROOT management application.
• The SuperSU APK Free or Pro app will ONLY work if you have already ROOTED your Android Phone.

 

Step-by-Step guide on how to ROOT UMIDIGI A1 Pro using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

 

1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to UMIDIGI A1 Pro. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
2. Now restart the UMIDIGI A1 Pro to boot into TWRP recovery.
3. Then, Select the Install from TWRP home screen, then select the SuperSU ROOT zip file from the file browser.
4. Flash or install the SuperSU or Magisk for UMIDIGI A1 Pro, by Sliding the Swipe to Confirm Flash on TWRP screen.
5. Wait for TWRP to flash the SuperSU or the Magisk. Once the flashing is done just reboot your device.
6. Profit!!! You should now have a UMIDIGI A1 Pro ROOT enabled phone.

How to check if ROOT is enabled on UMIDIGI A1 Pro or NOT?

Install the ROOT checker app from the Play Store and verify if your phone is ROOTED or not.

Here is a screenshot how to flash the SuperSU ROOT binary via TWRP:
 

If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for UMIDIGI A1 Pro then, you can login and reply here. Either me or some other user on this forum will revert back to your query as soon as possible.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the UMIDIGI A1 Pro forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

TWRP for Vernee V2 Pro is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for Vernee V2 Pro and ROOT Vernee V2 Pro (using TWRP recovery).

This TWRP download for Vernee V2 Pro is brought to you by developer(s) lopestom

 

 

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S) AND PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to lopestom and TWRP project:
– No donation link found for lopestom
– Donate to TWRP’s Lead developer

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN UNOFFICIALLY BUILD TWRP FOR Vernee V2 Pro. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.[/su_note]
[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]INSTALLING THE TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOT Vernee V2 Pro NEEDS AN UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON YOUR PHONE.
DURING THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PROCESS ALL THE PHONE DATA WILL BE ERASED.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]ROOTING Vernee V2 Pro MAY BRICK THE PHONE.
MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ROOTING BEFORE YOU PROCEED FURTHER.
Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]
 

Content structure:

1. Required downloads to install TWRP recovery for Vernee V2 Pro
2. How to install TWRP recovery on Vernee V2 Pro
3. What you can do after installing TWRP on Vernee V2 Pro
4. Required downloads and guides for Vernee V2 Pro ROOT
5. Step-by-Step guide on Vernee V2 Pro ROOTING guide
6. How to check if Vernee V2 Pro is ROOTED or NOT

INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR Vernee V2 Pro:

– TWRP version: 3.x.x
– Supported Android Version: Android 8.1
– Built from: OmniROM AOSP sources

DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Vernee V2 Pro, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

• Unlocked bootloader on Vernee V2 Pro
• USB drivers for Mediatek
• 15 Seconds ADB Installer or Minimal ADB and Fastboot on Windows
• Latest MTK Droid Root and tools
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Windows

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS IF YOU ARE USING A LINUX PC:

• Install ADB and fastboot on Linux PC
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 64-bit
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 32-bit
• TWRP recovery download for Vernee V2 Pro

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR Vernee V2 Pro:

 

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on Vernee V2 Pro
– Installing TWRP on Vernee V2 Pro requires a Mediatek Scatter file.
– A scatter file of a Mediatek device contains information about different partitions such as the start address, size etc. of each partition.
[/su_note]

How to create scatter file for Vernee V2 Pro:

 

This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for Vernee V2 Pro.

1. Download the Droid MTK Tool from the above Downloads section.
2. It’s in a zip file, so extract that file or open using WinRar or some application and then open the MTKDroidTools.exe file.

   

3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the Vernee V2 Pro, to make the device accessible via ADB.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- If you don’t know how to do this then here is How to Enable Developer Options and How to Enable USB Debugging and OEM unlock[/su_note]

4. Then connect the phone using the USB cable to the PC.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- When you connect the phone to the PC, MTKDroidTool will show all the information about your phone[/su_note]

   

5. On the below portion of the screen you will see a Blocks Map button. Click on the button
6. On the next screen you have all the partition information and starting address of all the partitions of Vernee V2 Pro.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- On the bottom of the screen you see a Create scatter file button.
   – Click on the button to create scatter file for Vernee V2 Pro.[/su_note]

   

7. Save the scatter file for Vernee V2 Pro in a location which you can remember and access easily.

Now Install TWRP on Vernee V2 Pro using SP Flash Tool:

 

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- The TWRP flashing on a Mediatek phone is done by SP Flash tool, which uses a scatter file to know which address the recovery partition starts.
– Make sure you have downloaded the SP Flash tool and created the scatter file for Vernee V2 Pro.[/su_note]

Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on Vernee V2 Pro using the scatter file.

1. Open the SP Flash tool zip file and then open the flash_tool.exe file.
2. Click browse on the the scatter-loading file section and select the Vernee V2 Pro scatter file you created earlier using the MTKDroid Tool.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- After selecting the scatter file, the SP Flash tool application automatically find available partitions and other details[/su_note]

   

3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for Vernee V2 Pro, which is in .img format.

   

4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on Vernee V2 Pro as shown in the picture.

   

5. After clicking on the download button you will see a red bar on the bottom followed by a yellow bar.
   When the TWRP is downloaded to Vernee V2 Pro, the SP Flash tool will alert you saying Download is done.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]That’s all. You should have the TWRP recovery flashed on Vernee V2 Pro.[/su_note]

What to do after you install TWRP for Vernee V2 Pro:

• You can root the Vernee V2 Pro
• You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Vernee V2 Pro
• You can install some of the mods available on Vernee V2 Pro

Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Vernee V2 Pro.
TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

Now, if you want to ROOT Vernee V2 Pro then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR Vernee V2 Pro ROOTING:

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Make sure you have already installed TWRP for Vernee V2 Pro and hence unlocked the bootloader.

– Well, this is a very important aspect of Rooting Vernee V2 Pro process.
– The SuperSU or the Magisk zip file is developed in a way to be installed via a TWRP recovery or other custom recovery.
– Stock recovery may not be able install this SuperSU or Magisk ROOT zip file.[/su_note]

• Download the latest SuprSU ROOT for Vernee V2 Pro or one of the following:
  • Download link for Latest SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for STABLE SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for SuperSU BETA zip file
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Free version
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Pro version
  • Download link to Magisk ROOT zip file

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Your phone will not be rooted just by installing the SuperSU APK file on your Android phone.
• SuperSU APK Free or Pro version is just a SuperSU ROOT management application.
• The SuperSU APK Free or Pro app will ONLY work if you have already ROOTED your Android Phone.

 

Step-by-Step guide on how to ROOT Vernee V2 Pro using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

 

1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to Vernee V2 Pro. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
2. Now restart the Vernee V2 Pro to boot into TWRP recovery.
3. Then, Select the Install from TWRP home screen, then select the SuperSU ROOT zip file from the file browser.
4. Flash or install the SuperSU or Magisk for Vernee V2 Pro, by Sliding the Swipe to Confirm Flash on TWRP screen.
5. Wait for TWRP to flash the SuperSU or the Magisk. Once the flashing is done just reboot your device.
6. Profit!!! You should now have a Vernee V2 Pro ROOT enabled phone.

How to check if ROOT is enabled on Vernee V2 Pro or NOT?

Install the ROOT checker app from the Play Store and verify if your phone is ROOTED or not.

Here is a screenshot how to flash the SuperSU ROOT binary via TWRP:
 

If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for Vernee V2 Pro then, you can login and reply here. Either me or some other user on this forum will revert back to your query as soon as possible.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Vernee V2 Pro forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

Android Nougat 7.0 ROM, HTC Sensation CM14/CyanogenMod 14 has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. This Nougat 7.0 has come for HTC Sensation CM14/CyanogenMod 14 ROM. For latest updates, stay tuned to the Lineage OS device list page. Since Google released Android Nougat Source code, we have update many Android NOUGAT AOSP ROMs and also we have update a big list of available CM14/CyanogenMod 14 Nougat 7.0 ROMs. This CM14 for HTC Sensation (pyramid) is brought to you by developer ivanich. If you like developer’s work and wanna him keep up this good work then consider donating: Donate to ivanich via PayPal.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD. THIS MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL OR IF IT BOOTS IT MAY HAVE MANY MORE BUGS THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a HTC Sensation requires the bootloader to be unlocked on the HTC Sensation phone, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

Status of CM14 for HTC Sensation CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) Nougat 7.0 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything except the below

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Video recording
– Torch
– Sdcard write permissions

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR HTC SENSATION CM14 (CYANOGENMOD 14, NOUGAT) CUSTOM ROM:

• Make sure your phone is on HBOOT 1.27/1.29 ROM firmware.
• TWRP download link for HTC Sensation (pyramid).

  – Follow this guide to flash TWRP: Install TWRP on HTC Sensation (This recovery installation guide is for a Mediatek device and this may require an Unlocked bootloader on HTC Sensation)

• ROM Download link of CyanogenMod 14/CM14 for HTC Sensation (pyramid) Nougat 7.0
• Nougat GApps download link for HTC Sensation CM14/CyanogenMod 14 Nougat 7.0 ROM

Root binary is inbuilt since CyanogenMod 12, so you don’t need a separate SuperSu package to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on CM14/CyanogenMod 14

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE CM14 FOR HTC SENSATION (CYANOGENMOD 14) NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing CyanogenMod 14/CM14 for HTC Sensation for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and HTC Sensation CM14/CyanogenMod 14 ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide for HTC Sensation (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

   • First flash the HTC Sensation CM14 ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the CyanogenMod 14/CM14 Nougat GApps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy the Nougat 7.0 ROM CyanogenMod 14/CM14 for HTC Sensation.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 14/CM14 for HTC Sensation:

   • Copy the latest HTC Sensation CM14 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the latest CM ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
   • Then flash the CM14 Nougat GApps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.0.0 with CM14 for HTC Sensation. After the installation of CM14 for HTC Sensation you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on CM14/CyanogenMod 14.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the HTC Sensation (pyramid) forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

Dev thread for HTC Sensation CM14 (CyanogenMod 14) is here.

[Linux User]

Android Nougat 7.1 ROM, LineageOS 14.1 for Honor 5A has now arrived via a development build. This post provides the download link to LineageOS 14.1 ROM for Honor 5A (persimmon) and guides through the installation process of the same.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER:

No donation link found for the developer of this ROM.

If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 update for Honor 5A or Android Nougat ROMs for other devices then stay tuned to the LineageOS 14.1 ROMs list. For Android OREO based ROMs, stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 ROMs page or the AOSP Android Oreo ROMs devices list page.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD WHICH MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM on a Honor 5A requires an unlocked bootloader on Honor 5A, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

Status of LineageOS 14.1 for Honor 5A Nougat ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR THIS LineageOS 14.1 for Honor 5A ANDROID NOUGAT CUSTOM ROM INSTALLATION:

• TWRP download for Honor 5A

  – Here is theTWRP update guide for the Honor 5A. This TWRP recovery guide requires an unlocked bootloader on the Honor 5A.

• LineageOS 14.1 Download link for Honor 5A
• Nougat GApps Download Link for this ROM

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS ROM, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS 14.1 Rooting guide
If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE THE Honor 5A TO THE LineageOS 14.1 BASED ANDROID NOUGAT ROM:

1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 14.1 on the Honor 5A (persimmon) for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

   Points to NOTE:
   – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
   – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
   – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

   • Download and Copy the GApps and the LineageOS 14.1 for Honor 5A Nougat ROM ZIP to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
     Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then download the recovery for Honor 5A from above link and follow the Mediatek TWRP recovery installation Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
   • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
     – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

     This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
     – How to backup all data on your Android Device
     – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

   • First flash the LineageOS 14.1 for Honor 5A Nougat ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
   • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the Gapps for LineageOS 14.1 package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy Android Nougat with LineageOS 14.1 ROM on Honor 5A.

2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 14.1 for Honor 5A:

   • Copy the latest Honor 5A Lineage 14.1 ROM ZIP file to your phone.
   • Boot into Recovery.
   • Flash the LineageOS ROM ZIP from your phone.
     – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
   • Then flash the LineageOS 14.1 Nougat GApps package.
     – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
   • Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 7.1 with LineageOS on the Honor 5A. After the installing LineageOS 14.1 for Honor 5A, you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 14.1.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Honor 5A (persimmon) forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 14.1 ROMs, other custom ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

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[Linux User]

TWRP for BLU Vivo XL2 is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for BLU Vivo XL2 and ROOT BLU Vivo XL2 (using TWRP recovery).

This TWRP download for BLU Vivo XL2 is brought to you by developer(s) lopestom

 

 

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S) AND PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to lopestom and TWRP project:
– No donation link found for lopestom
– Donate to TWRP’s Lead developer

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN UNOFFICIALLY BUILD TWRP FOR BLU Vivo XL2. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.[/su_note]
[su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]INSTALLING THE TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOT BLU Vivo XL2 NEEDS AN UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON YOUR PHONE.
DURING THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PROCESS ALL THE PHONE DATA WILL BE ERASED.[/su_note]

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]ROOTING BLU Vivo XL2 MAY BRICK THE PHONE.
MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ROOTING BEFORE YOU PROCEED FURTHER.
Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]
 

Content structure:

1. Required downloads to install TWRP recovery for BLU Vivo XL2
2. How to install TWRP recovery on BLU Vivo XL2
3. What you can do after installing TWRP on BLU Vivo XL2
4. Required downloads and guides for BLU Vivo XL2 ROOT
5. Step-by-Step guide on BLU Vivo XL2 ROOTING guide
6. How to check if BLU Vivo XL2 is ROOTED or NOT

INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR BLU Vivo XL2:

– TWRP version: 3.x.x
– Supported Android Version: Android 8.1
– Built from: OmniROM AOSP sources

DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR BLU Vivo XL2, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

• Unlocked bootloader on BLU Vivo XL2
• USB drivers for Mediatek
• 15 Seconds ADB Installer or Minimal ADB and Fastboot on Windows
• Latest MTK Droid Root and tools
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Windows

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS IF YOU ARE USING A LINUX PC:

• Install ADB and fastboot on Linux PC
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 64-bit
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 32-bit
• TWRP recovery download for BLU Vivo XL2

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR BLU Vivo XL2:

 

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on BLU Vivo XL2
– Installing TWRP on BLU Vivo XL2 requires a Mediatek Scatter file.
– A scatter file of a Mediatek device contains information about different partitions such as the start address, size etc. of each partition.
[/su_note]

How to create scatter file for BLU Vivo XL2:

 

This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for BLU Vivo XL2.

1. Download the Droid MTK Tool from the above Downloads section.
2. It’s in a zip file, so extract that file or open using WinRar or some application and then open the MTKDroidTools.exe file.

   

3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the BLU Vivo XL2, to make the device accessible via ADB.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- If you don’t know how to do this then here is How to Enable Developer Options and How to Enable USB Debugging and OEM unlock[/su_note]

4. Then connect the phone using the USB cable to the PC.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- When you connect the phone to the PC, MTKDroidTool will show all the information about your phone[/su_note]

   

5. On the below portion of the screen you will see a Blocks Map button. Click on the button
6. On the next screen you have all the partition information and starting address of all the partitions of BLU Vivo XL2.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- On the bottom of the screen you see a Create scatter file button.
   – Click on the button to create scatter file for BLU Vivo XL2.[/su_note]

   

7. Save the scatter file for BLU Vivo XL2 in a location which you can remember and access easily.

Now Install TWRP on BLU Vivo XL2 using SP Flash Tool:

 

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- The TWRP flashing on a Mediatek phone is done by SP Flash tool, which uses a scatter file to know which address the recovery partition starts.
– Make sure you have downloaded the SP Flash tool and created the scatter file for BLU Vivo XL2.[/su_note]

Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on BLU Vivo XL2 using the scatter file.

1. Open the SP Flash tool zip file and then open the flash_tool.exe file.
2. Click browse on the the scatter-loading file section and select the BLU Vivo XL2 scatter file you created earlier using the MTKDroid Tool.

   [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- After selecting the scatter file, the SP Flash tool application automatically find available partitions and other details[/su_note]

   

3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for BLU Vivo XL2, which is in .img format.

   

4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on BLU Vivo XL2 as shown in the picture.

   

5. After clicking on the download button you will see a red bar on the bottom followed by a yellow bar.
   When the TWRP is downloaded to BLU Vivo XL2, the SP Flash tool will alert you saying Download is done.

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]That’s all. You should have the TWRP recovery flashed on BLU Vivo XL2.[/su_note]

What to do after you install TWRP for BLU Vivo XL2:

• You can root the BLU Vivo XL2
• You can install one of the custom ROMs available for BLU Vivo XL2
• You can install some of the mods available on BLU Vivo XL2

Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for BLU Vivo XL2.
TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

Now, if you want to ROOT BLU Vivo XL2 then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR BLU Vivo XL2 ROOTING:

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Make sure you have already installed TWRP for BLU Vivo XL2 and hence unlocked the bootloader.

– Well, this is a very important aspect of Rooting BLU Vivo XL2 process.
– The SuperSU or the Magisk zip file is developed in a way to be installed via a TWRP recovery or other custom recovery.
– Stock recovery may not be able install this SuperSU or Magisk ROOT zip file.[/su_note]

• Download the latest SuprSU ROOT for BLU Vivo XL2 or one of the following:
  • Download link for Latest SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for STABLE SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for SuperSU BETA zip file
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Free version
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Pro version
  • Download link to Magisk ROOT zip file

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Your phone will not be rooted just by installing the SuperSU APK file on your Android phone.
• SuperSU APK Free or Pro version is just a SuperSU ROOT management application.
• The SuperSU APK Free or Pro app will ONLY work if you have already ROOTED your Android Phone.

 

Step-by-Step guide on how to ROOT BLU Vivo XL2 using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

 

1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to BLU Vivo XL2. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
2. Now restart the BLU Vivo XL2 to boot into TWRP recovery.
3. Then, Select the Install from TWRP home screen, then select the SuperSU ROOT zip file from the file browser.
4. Flash or install the SuperSU or Magisk for BLU Vivo XL2, by Sliding the Swipe to Confirm Flash on TWRP screen.
5. Wait for TWRP to flash the SuperSU or the Magisk. Once the flashing is done just reboot your device.
6. Profit!!! You should now have a BLU Vivo XL2 ROOT enabled phone.

How to check if ROOT is enabled on BLU Vivo XL2 or NOT?

Install the ROOT checker app from the Play Store and verify if your phone is ROOTED or not.

Here is a screenshot how to flash the SuperSU ROOT binary via TWRP:
 

If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for BLU Vivo XL2 then, you can login and reply here. Either me or some other user on this forum will revert back to your query as soon as possible.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the BLU Vivo XL2 forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.

[Linux User]

TWRP for Redmi Pro is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for Redmi Pro and ROOT Redmi Pro (using TWRP recovery).

This TWRP download for Redmi Pro is brought to you by developer(s) end222

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN UNOFFICIALLY BUILD TWRP FOR Redmi Pro. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
INSTALLING THE TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOT Redmi Pro NEEDS AN UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON YOUR PHONE.
DURING THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PROCESS ALL THE PHONE DATA WILL BE ERASED.
ROOTING Redmi Pro MAY BRICK THE PHONE.
MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ROOTING BEFORE YOU PROCEED FURTHER.
Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR Redmi Pro:

– TWRP version: 3.2.2
– Supported Android Version: Android 6.0
– Custom ROM supported: built from OmniROM AOSP sources

DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Redmi Pro, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

• • Unlocked bootloader on Redmi Pro
  • USB drivers for Mediatek
  • 15 Seconds ADB Installer or Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  • Latest MTK Droid Root and tools
  • Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Windows

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS IF YOU ARE USING A LINUX PC:

• Install ADB and fastboot on Linux PC
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 64-bit
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 32-bit
• TWRP recovery download for Redmi Pro

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR Redmi Pro:

 

Follow the below step by step guide to install the TWRP for Redmi Pro

Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on Redmi Pro.

Installing TWRP on Redmi Pro requires a scatter file to be created.
A scatter file of a Mediatek device is what tells about the presence of different partition and the start address of each partition.

How to create scatter file for Redmi Pro:

This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for Redmi Pro.

1. Download the Droid MTK Tool from the above Downloads section.
2. It’s in a zip file, so extract that file or open using WinRar or some application and then open the MTKDroidTools.exe file.
3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the Redmi Pro; to make the device accessible via ADB.- If you don’t know how to do this then here is How to Enable Developer Options and How to Enable USB Debugging and OEM unlock.
4. Then connect the phone using the USB cable to the PC.- When you connect the phone to the PC, MTKDroidTool will show all the information about your phone.

   

5. On the below portion of the screen you will see a Blocks Map button. Click on the button
6. On the next screen you have all the partition information and starting address of all the partitions of Redmi Pro.
   On the bottom of the screen you see a Create scatter file button.- Click on the button to create scatter file for Redmi Pro.

   

7. Save the scatter file for Redmi Pro in a location which you can remember and access easily.

Now Install TWRP on Redmi Pro using SP Flash Tool:

TWRP recovery download to a Mediatek phone is done by SP Flash tool, which uses a scatter file to know which address the recovery partition starts.
Make sure you have downloaded the SP Flash tool and created the scatter file for Redmi Pro.

Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on Redmi Pro using the scatter file.

1. Open the SP Flash tool zip file and then open the flash_tool.exe file.
2. Click browse on the the scatter-loading file section and select the Redmi Pro scatter file you created earlier using the MTKDroid Tool.After selecting the scatter file, the SP Flash tool application automatically find available partitions and other details.

   

3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for Redmi Pro, which is in .img format.
4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on Redmi Pro as shown in the picture.
5. After clicking on the download button you will see a red bar on the bottom followed by a yellow bar.
   When the TWRP is downloaded to Redmi Pro, the SP Flash tool will alert you saying Download is done.

That’s all.

What to do after you install TWRP for Redmi Pro:

• You can root the Redmi Pro
• You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Redmi Pro
• You can install some of the mods available on Redmi Pro

Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Redmi Pro.
TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

Now, if you want to ROOT Redmi Pro then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR Redmi Pro ROOTING:

• Make sure you have already unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP for Redmi Pro
  – Well, this is a very important aspect of this SuperSU ROOT process. The SuperSU zip file is developed in a way to be installed via a TWRP recovery or other custom recovery. Stock recovery may not be able install this SuperSU or Magisk ROOT zip file.
• Download the latest SuprSU ROOT for Redmi Pro or one of the following:
  • Download link for Latest SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for STABLE SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for SuperSU BETA zip file
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Free version
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Pro version
  • Download link to Magisk ROOT zip file

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Your phone will not be rooted just by installing the SuperSU APK file on your Android phone.
• SuperSU APK Free or Pro version is just a SuperSU ROOT management application.
• The SuperSU APK Free or Pro app will ONLY work if you have already ROOTED your Android Phone.

 

Step-by-Step guide on how to ROOT Redmi Pro using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

 

1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to Redmi Pro. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
2. Now restart the Redmi Pro to boot into TWRP recovery.
3. Then, Select the Install from TWRP home screen, then select the SuperSU ROOT zip file from the file browser.
4. Flash or install the SuperSU or Magisk for Redmi Pro, by Sliding the Swipe to Confirm Flash on TWRP screen.
5. Wait for TWRP to flash the SuperSU or the Magisk. Once the flashing is done just reboot your device.
6. Profit!!! You should now have a Redmi Pro ROOT enabled phone.

How to check if ROOT is enabled on Redmi Pro or NOT?

Install the ROOT checker app from the Play Store and verify if your phone is ROOTED or not.

Here is a screenshot how to flash the SuperSU ROOT binary via TWRP:

If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for Redmi Pro then, you can login and reply here. Either me or some other user on this forum will revert back to your query as soon as possible.

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Redmi Pro forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.

 

[Linux User]

LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 (g7) is now available to download via an initial development build. This post provides the download link to the Android Nougat based LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 (g7) and guides through the installation process of the same. This LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 is brought to you by developer Parthib-K

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S):

No donation link found for Parthib-K.

If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 update or some more Android Nougat ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 14.1 ROMs devices list, LineageOS 15 page or the AOSP Oreo ROMs devices list page.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL TEST BUILD WHICH MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM requires an unlocked bootloader on Primo G7, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. Understand that you are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

Content structure:

1. Status of this LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7
2. Required Downloads for this LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7
3. Installing the LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7
   • Installing LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 for the first time
   • Upgrading the LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7
4. Rooting the LineageOS 14.1 ROM on Primo G7

Status of LineageOS 14.1 for Walton Primo G7 Nougat 7.1 ROM Download:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 Nougat ROM:

• TWRP recovery for Primo G7 (by Rom Claims)

  – Here is the TWRP update guide for Primo G7. This recovery guide requires an unlocked bootloader on the phone.

• LineageOS 14.1 Download link for Primo G7 (g7)
• GApps download for LineageOS 14.1 Nougat ROM

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS ROM, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS 14.1 Rooting guide
If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE THE LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7:

Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

Points to NOTE:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

• Boot into Recovery.
  Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then download the recovery for Primo G7 from above link and follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
• Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
  – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

  This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
  – How to backup all data on your Android Device
  – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

• Download and Copy the Nougat GApps and the LineageOS 14.1 Nougat ROM ZIP file built for Primo G7, to the phone memory or SD card (if available).
• First flash the LineageOS 14.1 Nougat ROM ZIP file from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
  – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the Gapps for LineageOS 14.1 package.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
• Reboot and Enjoy Android Nougat with LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7.

Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 (g7):

• Copy the latest LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7 Nougat ROM ZIP file to the phone.
• Boot into Recovery.
• Flash the ROM ZIP that you copied.
  – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Then flash the LineageOS 14.1 GApps package.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
• Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Nougat 8.0 with LineageOS 14.1 for Primo G7. After the installing the LineageOS 14.1 ROM, you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 14.1 ROM.

 

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Walton Primo G7 (g7) forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15 ROMs, other custom ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

[Linux User]

LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek (woods) is now available to download via an EXPERIMENTAL development build. This post provides the download link to the Android Oreo based LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek (woods) and guides through the installation process of the same. This LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek is brought to you by developer ιzαqкυℓℓ.

Follow the links to get LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S):

– No donation link found for ιzαqкυℓℓ.

If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 update or some more Android Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 ROM page or the AOSP Oreo ROMs devices list page.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL TEST BUILD WHICH HAS MANY BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM requires an unlocked bootloader on Moto E4 Mediatek, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. Understand that you are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

Status of LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek Oreo 8 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek OREO ROM:

• TWRP recovery for Moto E4 Mediatek– Here is the TWRP update guide for Moto E4 Mediatek. This recovery guide requires an unlocked bootloader on Mediatek phone
• LineageOS 15.1 Download link for Moto E4 Mediatek (woods)
• GApps download for LineageOS 15.1 Oreo ROM

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS ROM, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS Rooting guide
If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE THE LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek:

Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

Points to NOTE:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

• Boot into Recovery.
  Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then download the recovery for Moto E4 Mediatek from above link and follow the Custom Recovery Installation Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
• Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
  – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
  – How to backup all data on your Android Device
  – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery
• Download and Copy the Oreo GApps and the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP to the phone.
• First flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
  – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the Gapps for LineageOS 15.1 package.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
• Reboot and Enjoy Android Oreo with LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek.

Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek (woods):

• Copy the latest LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek ZIP file to the phone.
• Boot into Recovery.
• Flash the ROM ZIP that you copied.
  – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Then flash the LineageOS 15.1 GApps package.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
• Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Oreo 8.1 with LineageOS 15.1 for Moto E4 Mediatek. After the installing the LineageOS 15.1 ROM, you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 15.1 ROM.

 

Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Moto E4 Mediatek (woods) forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other custom ROMs and all other device specific topics.

 

[Linux User]

LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus (nicklaus) is now available to download via an initial development build. This post provides you the download link to the Android Oreo based LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus (nicklaus) and guides through the installation process of the same. This LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus is brought to you by developer SamarV-121.

Follow the links to get LineageOS 16 and Android Pie ROM builds.

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S):

No donation link found for SamarV-121.

If you want the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15 update or some more Android Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 ROMs page or the AOSP Oreo ROMs devices list page or the AICP 13 Oreo ROMs list.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INITIAL BUILD WHICH HAS MAY NOT BOOT AT ALL. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Installing a custom ROM requires an unlock bootloader for Moto E4 Plus Mediatek phone, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. Understand that you are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

Content structure:

1. Status of this LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus
2. Required Downloads for this LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus
3. Installing the LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus
   • Installing LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus for the first time
   • Upgrading the LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus
4. Rooting the LineageOS 15 ROM on Moto E4 Plus

Status of LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus Oreo 8 ROM:

WHAT’S WORKING:
– Unknown

KNOWN ISSUES:
– Unknown

 

REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus OREO ROM:

• TWRP recovery for Moto E4 Plus

  – Here is the TWRP update guide for Moto E4 Plus. This recovery guide requires an unlock bootloader for Moto E4 Plus Mediatek device

• LineageOS 15 Download link for Moto E4 Plus (nicklaus)
• GApps for LineageOS 15 Oreo ROM

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS ROM, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is LineageOS Rooting guide
If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE THE LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus:

Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus for the first time, or coming from another ROM:

Points to NOTE:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

• Boot into Recovery.
  Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then download the recovery for Moto E4 Plus from above link and follow the Custom Mediatek Recovery update Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP as well as CWM recovery or any other recovery)
• Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
  – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

  This will delete all your data on your phone. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM
  – How to backup all data on your Android Device
  – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery

• Download and extract the boot.img file to your pc. Boot the phone in fastboot mode and execute the following to flash the boot image file:
  fastboot flash boot boot.img


  This requires Fastboot to be installed on your PC:
  – here is 15 Seconds ADB Installer or Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  – and how to install Fastboot on Linux or MAC

• Then download and Copy the Oreo GApps and the LineageOS 15 ROM ZIP to the phone.
• First flash the LineageOS 15 ROM ZIP file from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
  – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and flash the Gapps for LineageOS 15 package.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
• Reboot and Enjoy Android Oreo with LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus.

Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus (nicklaus):

• Copy the latest LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus Oreo ROM ZIP file to the phone.
• Boot into Recovery.
• Flash the ROM ZIP that you copied.
  – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
• Then flash the LineageOS 15 GApps package.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
• Reboot and Enjoy

Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Oreo 8.0 with LineageOS 15 for Moto E4 Plus. After the installing the LineageOS 15 ROM, you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 15 ROM.

 

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[Linux User]

TWRP for Omega 5.5 is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for Omega 5.5 and ROOT Omega 5.5 (using TWRP recovery).

This TWRP download for Omega 5.5 is brought to you by developer(s) Khaos

DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN UNOFFICIALLY BUILD TWRP FOR Omega 5.5. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
INSTALLING THE TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOT Omega 5.5 NEEDS AN UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON YOUR PHONE.
DURING THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PROCESS ALL THE PHONE DATA WILL BE ERASED.
ROOTING Omega 5.5 MAY BRICK THE PHONE.
MAKE SURE YOU READ THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ROOTING BEFORE YOU PROCEED FURTHER.
Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone.
You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

 

INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR Xolo Omega 5.5:

– TWRP version: 3.2.2
– Supported Android Version: Android 6.0
– Custom ROM supported: built from OmniROM AOSP sources

DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Omega 5.5, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

• • Unlocked bootloader on Omega 5.5
  • USB drivers for Mediatek
  • 15 Seconds ADB Installer or Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  • Latest MTK Droid Root and tools
  • Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Windows

 

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS IF YOU ARE USING A LINUX PC:

• Install ADB and fastboot on Linux PC
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 64-bit
• Latest MTK SP Flash Tool for Linux 32-bit
• TWRP recovery download for Omega 5.5

 

STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR Omega 5.5:

 

Follow the below step by step guide to install the TWRP for Omega 5.5

Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on Omega 5.5.

Installing TWRP on Omega 5.5 requires a scatter file to be created.
A scatter file of a Mediatek device is what tells about the presence of different partition and the start address of each partition.

How to create scatter file for Omega 5.5:

This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for Omega 5.5.

1. Download the Droid MTK Tool from the above Downloads section.
2. It’s in a zip file, so extract that file or open using WinRar or some application and then open the MTKDroidTools.exe file.
3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the Omega 5.5; to make the device accessible via ADB.- If you don’t know how to do this then here is How to Enable Developer Options and How to Enable USB Debugging and OEM unlock.
4. Then connect the phone using the USB cable to the PC.- When you connect the phone to the PC, MTKDroidTool will show all the information about your phone.

   

5. On the below portion of the screen you will see a Blocks Map button. Click on the button
6. On the next screen you have all the partition information and starting address of all the partitions of Omega 5.5.
   On the bottom of the screen you see a Create scatter file button.- Click on the button to create scatter file for Omega 5.5.

   

7. Save the scatter file for Omega 5.5 in a location which you can remember and access easily.

Now Install TWRP on Omega 5.5 using SP Flash Tool:

TWRP recovery download to a Mediatek phone is done by SP Flash tool, which uses a scatter file to know which address the recovery partition starts.
Make sure you have downloaded the SP Flash tool and created the scatter file for Omega 5.5.

Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on Omega 5.5 using the scatter file.

1. Open the SP Flash tool zip file and then open the flash_tool.exe file.
2. Click browse on the the scatter-loading file section and select the Omega 5.5 scatter file you created earlier using the MTKDroid Tool.After selecting the scatter file, the SP Flash tool application automatically find available partitions and other details.

   

3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for Omega 5.5, which is in .img format.
4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on Omega 5.5 as shown in the picture.
5. After clicking on the download button you will see a red bar on the bottom followed by a yellow bar.
   When the TWRP is downloaded to Omega 5.5, the SP Flash tool will alert you saying Download is done.

That’s all.

What to do after you install TWRP for Omega 5.5:

• You can root the Omega 5.5
• You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Omega 5.5
• You can install some of the mods available on Omega 5.5

Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Omega 5.5.
TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

Now, if you want to ROOT Omega 5.5 then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR Omega 5.5 ROOTING:

• Make sure you have already unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP for Omega 5.5
  – Well, this is a very important aspect of this SuperSU ROOT process. The SuperSU zip file is developed in a way to be installed via a TWRP recovery or other custom recovery. Stock recovery may not be able install this SuperSU or Magisk ROOT zip file.
• Download the latest SuprSU ROOT for Omega 5.5 or one of the following:
  • Download link for Latest SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for STABLE SuperSU zip file
  • Download link for SuperSU BETA zip file
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Free version
  • Download link to SuperSU APK Pro version
  • Download link to Magisk ROOT zip file

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• Your phone will not be rooted just by installing the SuperSU APK file on your Android phone.
• SuperSU APK Free or Pro version is just a SuperSU ROOT management application.
• The SuperSU APK Free or Pro app will ONLY work if you have already ROOTED your Android Phone.

 

Step-by-Step guide on how to ROOT Omega 5.5 using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

 

1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to Omega 5.5. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
2. Now restart the Omega 5.5 to boot into TWRP recovery.
3. Then, Select the Install from TWRP home screen, then select the SuperSU ROOT zip file from the file browser.
4. Flash or install the SuperSU or Magisk for Omega 5.5, by Sliding the Swipe to Confirm Flash on TWRP screen.
5. Wait for TWRP to flash the SuperSU or the Magisk. Once the flashing is done just reboot your device.
6. Profit!!! You should now have a Omega 5.5 ROOT enabled phone.

How to check if ROOT is enabled on Omega 5.5 or NOT?

Install the ROOT checker app from the Play Store and verify if your phone is ROOTED or not.

Here is a screenshot how to flash the SuperSU ROOT binary via TWRP:

If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for Omega 5.5 then, you can login and reply here. Either me or some other user on this forum will revert back to your query as soon as possible.

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