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    Siba
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    TWRP for Advan S5Q is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for Advan S5Q and ROOT Advan S5Q (using TWRP recovery).

    This TWRP download for Advan S5Q is brought to you by developer(s) CapsuleID

     

    Advan S5Q TWRP and How To Root Guide
     

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S) AND PROJECT:

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to CapsuleID and TWRP project:
    – No donation link found for CapsuleID
    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 Advan S5Q. 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 Advan S5Q 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 Advan S5Q 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]
     

    INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR Advan S5Q:

    – TWRP version: 3.x.x
    – Built from: OmniROM AOSP sources

    DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Advan S5Q, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

     

    STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR Advan S5Q:

     

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on Advan S5Q
    – Installing TWRP on Advan S5Q 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 Advan S5Q:

     

    This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for Advan S5Q.

    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.

      open the MTKDroidTools.exe file

    3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the Advan S5Q, 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]

      MTKDroidTool showing device information

    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 Advan S5Q.

      [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 Advan S5Q.[/su_note]

      create scatter file for Advan S5Q phone

    7. Save the scatter file for Advan S5Q in a location which you can remember and access easily.

    Now Install TWRP on Advan S5Q 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 Advan S5Q.[/su_note]

    Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on Advan S5Q 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 Advan S5Q 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]

      Select the Advan S5Q scatter file

    3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for Advan S5Q, which is in .img format.

      select the Advan S5Q TWRP file

    4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on Advan S5Q as shown in the picture.

      click on download button

    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 Advan S5Q, 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 Advan S5Q.[/su_note]

    What to do after you install TWRP for Advan S5Q:

    • You can root the Advan S5Q
    • You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Advan S5Q
    • You can install some of the mods available on Advan S5Q

    Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Advan S5Q.
    TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

    Now, if you want to ROOT Advan S5Q then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR Advan S5Q ROOTING:

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Make sure you have already installed TWRP for Advan S5Q and hence unlocked the bootloader.

    – Well, this is a very important aspect of Rooting Advan S5Q 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]

     

    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 Advan S5Q using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

     

    1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to Advan S5Q. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
    2. Now restart the Advan S5Q 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 Advan S5Q, 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 Advan S5Q ROOT enabled phone.

    How to check if ROOT is enabled on Advan S5Q 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:
     
    Flash SuperSU ROOT zip via TWRP and ROOT Android

    If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for Advan S5Q 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 Advan S5Q forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.
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    Android Oreo AOSP ROM for Xperia XZs (kagura) is now available via a development version. This Xperia XZs Oreo ROM (Android Oreo 8.0) is brought to you by developer fastbooking.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(s):

    No donation link found for fastbooking.

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL DEVELOPMENT BUILD OF ANDROID OREO (Android 8.0). IT MAY HAVE MANY BUGS AND MAY NOT BE IN A STATE OF DAILY DRIVER USABLE ROM. BACKUP THE CURRENT ROM BEFORE FLASHING AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    Installing a custom ROM on a the Xperia XZs requires a custom recovery to be installed, 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 making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    Status of Xperia XZs AOSP Oreo ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Unknown
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Not known

     

    Xperia XZs AOSP Oreo ROM

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS TO UPDATE Xperia XZs OREO 8.0 AOSP ROM:

    HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE ANDROID OREO FOR Xperia XZs (ANDROID OREO 8.0, AOSP ROM):

    Follow this to update Android Oreo on Xperia XZs for the first time or coming from another ROM:

    Points to NOTE on BACKUP before updating:
    – 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 fastboot mode by one of the following method:
      – Power off the phone and keep pressing key combinations while turning on your phone to enter into fastboot mode.
      – If you have enabled USB debugging and you have ADB utility installed on your PC then you can execute the following command on a console or command prompt:

      adb reboot bootloader
    • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition using the recovery.
      – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

      This will delete all your data on your phone. IGNORE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS. 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 the Xperia XZs Oreo AOSP system and boot image file and a suitable Oreo Gapps (optional) zip file from the above download link and copy the files to phone.
      – You have to unzip the system-o-280817.zip file to get the system.img which can be flashed through fastboot
    • First flash the Xperia XZs Oreo AOSP ROM image files using fastboot
      – Use the following command(s) to flash the images:
      fastboot flash boot boot.img
      fastboot flash system system.img
    • Now flash the Android Oreo Google Apps package. [OPTIONAL FOR NOW]
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash Oreo GApps using TWRP recovery.

    Upgrading from earlier version of AOSP Android Oreo ROM for Xperia XZs:

    • If the files are in .img extension then repeat the same process as above.

    Reboot to system after flashing is done completely. Do the required initial setup and enjoy the Android Oreo ROM for Xperia XZs. If you face any problem following this guide or post installation then just login and leave a comment to get an instant reply.

    There is no inbuilt ROOT functionality available on this ROM.
    To root this Xperia XZs AOSP Oreo ROM, download the SuperSU package and follow the link there to install the SuperSU ROOT and then Profit !!!

     

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Xperia XZs forum For other Android Oreo ROMs, Android Nougat ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    If you have found any problem or BUG in this ROM, you can reach out the developer at XDA and here is the development thread for Xperia XZs Oreo ROM.

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    AOSP based AOSPExtended Oreo for Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus is now available via a development version. This Android Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus (z2) is brought to you by developer davidevinavil.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(s):

    If you like this ROM then do contribute to davidevinavil for his hard work:
    Donate to davidevinavil

    [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Lenovo Zuk Z2 (plus) LineageOS 17 is also now available to install. To get other Android 10 based LineageOS ROM, visit the LineageOS 17 page.[/su_note]

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

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INTIAL BUILD OF ANDROID OREO (Android 8.0), WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. BACKUP THE CURRENT ROM BEFORE FLASHING. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    Installing a custom ROM on a the Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus requires a custom recovery to be installed, 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 making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

     

    Status of Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus AOSPExtended Oreo ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Almost everything
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – AGPS not working
    – VoLTE
    – Charger is not recognized, but battery is charging

     

    Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus AOSPExtended Oreo ROM

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS TO UPDATE Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus OREO ROM:

    HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE ANDROID OREO FOR Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus (ANDROID OREO 8.0, AOSPExtended ROM):

    Follow this to update Android Oreo on Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus for the first time or coming from another ROM:

    Points to NOTE on BACKUP before updating:
    – 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 by one of the following method:
      – Power off the phone and keep pressing key combinations while turning on your phone.
      – If you have enabled USB debugging and you have ADB utility installed on your PC then you can execute the following command on a console or command prompt:

      adb reboot recovery
    • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition using the recovery.
      – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

      This will delete all your data on your phone. IGNORE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS. 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 the Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus Android Oreo ROM zip file from the above download link and copy the files to phone.
    • Flash the Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus Oreo AOSPExtended ROM zip from device.
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash a ROM zip using TWRP.

    Upgrading from earlier version of AOSPExtended Android Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus:

    • Copy the latest Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus Oreo ROM ZIP file to your phone.
    • Boot into Recovery.
    • Flash the latest Android Oreo AOSPExtended ROM ZIP from your phone and wait till it finishes flashing.
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
    • Reboot and Enjoy

    Reboot to system after flashing is done completely. Do the required initial setup and enjoy the Android Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus. If you face any problem following this guide or post installation then just login and leave a comment to get an instant reply.

    There is no inbuilt ROOT functionality available on this ROM.
    To root this Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus Oreo AOSPExtended ROM, flash the SuperSU and then Profit !!!

     

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Zuk Z2 / Lenovo Z2 Plus forum For other Android Oreo ROMs, Android Nougat ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    If you have any BUGs or issue to report then here is the dev thread for this ROM.

    Linux User
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    Android Marshmallow ROM, LineageOS 13 for Moto E has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL and OFFICIAL build. If you want some more LineageOS ROM builds then stay tuned to the LineageOS 13 ROM page and LineageOS 14.1 ROM or the latest LineageOS 15 ROMs page. This LineageOS 13 based on Marshmallow for Moto E is brought to you by andersonmends.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(s):

    If you like andersonmends’ work and want him to keep up this good work then you can consider donating him:
    Donate to andersonmends

    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 Moto E may require the bootloader to be unlocked, 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 13 for Moto E (condor) Marshmallow ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Not Known
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Not known

     

    LineageOS 13 for Moto E (condor) Marshmallow ROM

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 13 for Moto E MARSHMALLOW CUSTOM ROM:

    1. TWRP download for Moto E

      Here is: TWRP update Guide Moto E

    2. LineageOS 13 download link for Moto E
    3. LineageOS 13 GApps for Moto E LineageOS 13 Marshmallow ROM

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 13, so you may need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access. Here is How to Enable ROOT on LineageOS 13
    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work for some reason then you can try SuperSU ROOT to gain ROOT access.

    HOW TO INSTALL/DOWNLOAD/FLASH/UPDATE Moto E LineageOS 13 MARSHMALLOW CUSTOM ROM:

    Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 13 for Moto E 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 keep the ROM zip file and the GApps file ready before start flashing.
    • Boot into Recovery. Make sure to have a Custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery. If not then follow the TWRP 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 clear data using TWRP.

      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
      Take backup of data
      Take a ROM backup

    • Then Copy the GApps and LineageOS 13 for Moto E ROM ZIP to your phone.
    • First flash the Moto E LineageOS 13 ROM ZIP from device. Then flash the GApps zip from your device memory.
      – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS.
    • DO NOT REBOOT yet. Then flash the LineageOS 13 GApps package.
      – Here is a post explaining flashing Marshmallow GApps.
    • Reboot and Enjoy the Marshmallow LineageOS 13 ROM for Moto E.

    Upgrading from earlier version of Moto E LineageOS 13:

    Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Marshmallow with LineageOS 13 for Moto E. After the installation of Moto E LineageOS 13 ROM you may want to enable ROOT access on your phone and here is how you can do that:
    How to ROOT LineageOS 13.

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Moto E (condor) LineageOS forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS 13 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    Linux User
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    Android Nougat MIUI 9 for Redmi NOTE 2 is available to download. The MIUI 9 for Redmi NOTE 2 (hermes) is the brand new BETA ROM released by Xiaomi. This is an update guide of Nougat based MIUI 9 BETA ROM for Redmi NOTE 2.

    NOTE:
    This is a manual flashing guide. If you have already rooted or installed some other ROM on your Xiaomi Redmi NOTE 2 then this guide will be handy for you. If you are already on stock ROM then just wait patiently, because most likely you are going to get official OTA update of MIUI 9 on your device.

    Download MIUI 9 for Redmi NOTE 2

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS TO INSTALL MIUI 9 for Redmi NOTE 2 BETA ROM MANUALLY:

     

    HOW TO UPDATE MIUI 9 for Redmi NOTE 2 BETA NOUGAT ROM MANUALLY (Fastboot Method):

    1. Download the MIUI 9 Fastboot zip file to a PC installed with MiFlash tool.
    2. Backup all data on your phone (This update may delete all the data on your phone)
    3. Follow the MIUI 9 Fastboot ROM flashing guide using MiFlash utility and update the Redmi NOTE 2 to MIUI 9.

    HOW TO INSTALL Redmi NOTE 2 (hermes) MIUI 9 BETA NOUGAT ROM MANUALLY (Recovery Method):

    1. Download and copy the MIUI 9 zip file to the phone’s internal storage and copy it inside a folder name: “downloaded_rom”.
      If the directory is not present then create it.
    2. Backup all data on your phone (This update may delete all the data on your phone)
    3. Follow the MIUI 9 ROM flashing guide using recovery method.

    That’s all !! If you have done things correctly then your Redmi NOTE 2 would now have updated to Android Nougat based MIUI 9 BETA ROM !! If you face any problem while installing then just login and place your concerns here, I will try to help you out.

    For more Custom ROMs like: LineageOS, Resurrection Remix ROM or any other ROM, TWRP Recovery Installation guide, Rooting Guide you can have a look at the Redmi NOTE 2 forum and also you can subscribe to stay updated for this device specific topics.

     

    Linux User
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    Android Oreo 8.1 ROM, LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria has now arrived via an UNOFFICIAL build. This LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria (lettuce) is brought to you by developer tansanrao and another build is by Prashant Maheshwari, yet another build by #ROHAN.

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER:

    – Donation link not found for tansanrao.

    In addition to this LineageOS ROM here is the AOSP Oreo ROM for Yuphoria, you can try if you are interested in. If you want the OFFICIAL update or some more Android Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 Download page or the AOSP Android Oreo 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 Yu Yuphoria (lettuce) requires the bootloader to be unlocked on the Yu Yuphoria (lettuce) 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 LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria Oreo 8.1 Custom ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Not Known
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Not Known

     

    LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria Oreo 8.1

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in LineageOS 15.1, 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 LineageOS 15.1 FOR Yu Yuphoria OREO CUSTOM ROM:

    1. Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria 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.

    2. Upgrading from earlier version of LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria (lettuce):

    Complete the initial setup and enjoy Android Oreo 8.1 with LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria. After the installation of LineageOS 15.1 for Yu Yuphoria 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.

     

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Yu Yuphoria (lettuce) forum For other Android Oreo, Nougat ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    Linux User
    Participant

    Android Oreo based OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix (lithium) is now available to download on the OFFICIAL LineageOS website. This is a step by step guide that explains how to install Official LineageOS 15.1 on Mi Mix.

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

    This OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix is maintained by balika011 and blunden

    Starting from LineageOS 15.1, LineageOS team has made stringent device support norms, which ensures that almost every important piece of hardware present on a phone MUST be in a working state on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 build. Which clearly means that users will enjoy a stock like upgrade experience on OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 updates.

    Well, making a standard guideline to support LineageOS 15.1 foar a specific device will undoubtedly increase the reliability on LineageOS custom Android ROM and subsequent ROMs derived from LineageOS such as: Resurrection Remix OS, crDroid ROM etc.

    DONATION TO PROJECT/DEVELOPER(s):

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to balika011, blunden and LineageOS project:
    Donate to LineageOS project
    – No donation link found for balika011, blunden

    DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN INITIAL OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 BUILD WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THIS AND TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    Installing a custom ROM may require an unlocked bootloader on Mi Mix, 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 making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

     

    Android 8.1 Oreo based Official LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix OREO 8.1 ROM DOWNLOAD:

    Root binary is NOT inbuilt in the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM, so you need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access on the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM build. Here is LineageOS 15.1 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 UPDATE/INSTALL OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix:

    Follow this if you are flashing LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix for the first time, or coming from UNOFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM or any other custom ROM of any Android version:

    NOTE:
    If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 ROM then follow the LineageOS 15.1 Upgrade guide in the next section to upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1.

     

    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 on your phone.
      If you don’t have then download the recovery for Mi Mix 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)
      provided it is in .img file extension.
    • Wipe data or do a factory reset, wipe Cache partition, wipe Dalvik Cache/ART 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 LineageOS 15.1 Oreo GApps, SuperSU or any other ROOT package and the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file to the phone or SD card memory.
    • First flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device. DON’T REBOOT YET. Then flash the GApps and/or supersu zip from your device memory WITHOUT rebooting.
      – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
      – Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM
    • Reboot and Enjoy Android Oreo on the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix.

    Upgrading from earlier version of OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 or LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix (lithium):

    If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 (yes, I mean the Android Nougat based OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1) then you don’t need to wipe the data and you can upgrade to the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 just by cleaning the system partition.

    • Copy the latest LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix ZIP file, Oreo 8.1 GApps and/or supersu ROOT package to the phone or use the updater app to download the LineageOS 15.1.NOTE:
      – If you are on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 then you will be allowed to download the latest OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 using the updater app but you won’t be allowed to upgrade to LineageOS 15.1 on top of LineageOS 14.1
      – So, you need to export the downloaded LineageOS 15.1 ROM build file to the SD card or phone memory from the updater app:
      You can export the downloaded package to the sdcard/phone memory from the Updater app by long-pressing the downloaded file and then selecting “Export” on the top menu
    • Boot into Recovery.- Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM update.
    • Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
    • First install the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file from device. DON’T REBOOT YET. Then flash the GApps and/or supersu zip from your device memory WITHOUT rebooting.
      – Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS
      – Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.
      – Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM
    • Reboot and Enjoy the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on your phone.

     

    If you have found any BUG on this OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Mi Mix then you can raise a jira ticket on LineageOS website.

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Mi Mix (lithium) forum For other Android Oreo 8.1 ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    Linux User
    Participant

    Android 8.1 Oreo based OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 for Honor 4x China Telecom (che10) is now available to download. This is a step by step guide on how to install Official LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom.

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

    This Honor 4x China Telecom OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 build is maintained by dianlujitao.

    Starting from LineageOS 15.1, LineageOS team has made stringent device support norms, which ensures that almost every important piece of hardware present on a phone MUST be in a working state on an OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 build. Which clearly means that users will enjoy a stock like upgrade experience on OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 updates.

    Well, making a standard guideline to support LineageOS 15.1 for a specific device will undoubtedly increase the reliability on LineageOS custom Android ROM and subsequent ROMs derived from LineageOS such as: Resurrection Remix OS, crDroid ROM etc.

    DONATION TO PROJECT/DEVELOPER(s):

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a small contribution to chrmhoffmann and LineageOS project:
    Donate to LineageOS project
    – No donation link found for chrmhoffmann

    [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS A NIGHTLY BUILD OF Honor 4x China Telecom OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. HAVE A BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING.[/su_note]
    [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Installing a custom ROM may require an unlocked bootloader on Honor 4x China Telecom, 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 making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.[/su_note]

     

    Download and Install OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom

    REQUIRED LINKS AND FILES FOR OFFICIAL Honor 4x China Telecom LineageOS 15.1 ROM BASED ON ANDROID OREO 8.1:

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Root binary is NOT inbuilt in the Honor 4x China Telecom OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM, so you need a separate SuperSu package or LineageOS su binary to install to gain ROOT access.
    Here is LineageOS 15.1 Rooting Guide

    If there is no in-built ROOT or it does not work even after flashing LineageOS su binary for some reason, then you can try [su_button url=”https://cyanogenmods.org/forums/topic/root-android-using-twrp-recovery-install-supersu/” target=”self” style=”default” background=”#167C80″ color=”#FFFFFF” size=”5″ wide=”no” center=”no” radius=”auto” icon=”” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” text_shadow=”none” desc=”” download=”” onclick=”” rel=”” title=”” id=”” class=””]SuperSU rooting guide[/su_button] to enable ROOT access.

    [/su_note]

    HOW TO UPDATE/INSTALL Honor 4x China Telecom LineageOS 15.1 OFFICIAL ROM:

    Follow this if you are installing LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom for the first time, or coming from UNOFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM or any other custom ROM of any Android version:

    [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]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.[/su_note]

    • Download and Copy the LineageOS 15.1 GApps and Honor 4x China Telecom OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP files to your phone.
    • Boot into the TWRP custom Recovery to install this OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Make sure to have a Custom recovery like a TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery.
      – If not then download the TWRP recovery from Downloads link and follow the TWRP Install Guide (it’s a generic guide which will work for TWRP or any other recovery)[/su_note]
    • Wipe the data partition (or do a factory reset), Cache partition, Dalvik Cache or ART cache and Format the System partition.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a guide explaining How to wipe data using TWRP.[/su_note]
      [su_note note_color=”#FBF4DD” text_color=”#A38C68″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]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 Data on Android Phone
      How to take NANDROID backup using TWRP[/su_note]
    • Install the Honor 4x China Telecom OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM file that you have copied into the phone.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
    • Then reboot into recovery (don’t skip this) and install the GApps for LineageOS 15.1 (Oreo GApps package).
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
    • Reboot and Enjoy the Android 8.1 Oreo LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom.

    Upgrading from earlier version of OFFICIAL LineageOS 14.1 or LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom (che10):

    • Copy the latest ROM zip file of OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom, Oreo 8.1 GApps and/or supersu ROOT package to the phone or use the updater app to download the LineageOS 15.1.
    • Boot into Recovery.- Make sure you have a latest custom Recovery that should be able to flash the LineageOS 15.1 ROM update.
    • Format or wipe the system partition from the custom recovery menu.
    • First install the Honor 4x China Telecom OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM ZIP file.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to install LineageOS[/su_note]
    • Reboot and see you have the GApps and ROOT access or NOT.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Gapps is built in such a way that it will sustain across ROM updates.[/su_note]
    • If you don’t have GApps after upgrading the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom, then flash the GApps.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining how to flash GApps using TWRP recovery.[/su_note]
    • If you don’t have ROOT after upgrading the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom, then flash the SuperSU or Magisk or the Lineage SU binary.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Here is a post explaining How to Enable ROOT for LineageOS 15.1 ROM[/su_note]
    • Once everything is done, reboot and Enjoy the OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 on Honor 4x China Telecom.

     

    If you have found any BUG on this Honor 4x China Telecom OFFICIAL LineageOS 15.1 ROM then you can raise a jira ticket on LineageOS website.

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Honor 4x China Telecom (che10) forum For other Android Oreo 8.1 ROMs, LineageOS 15.1 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.[/su_note]

    #54512
    Linux User
    Participant

    TWRP for Vernee T3 Pro is now available from an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP for Vernee T3 Pro and ROOT Vernee T3 Pro (using TWRP recovery).

    This TWRP download for Vernee T3 Pro is brought to you by developer(s) Kirito9

     

    Vernee T3 Pro TWRP and Root Guide
     

    DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S) AND PROJECT:

    If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to Kirito9 and TWRP project:
    – No donation link found for Kirito9
    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 T3 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 T3 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 T3 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]
     

    INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR Vernee T3 Pro:

    – TWRP version: 3.x.x
    – Built from: OmniROM AOSP sources

    DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Vernee T3 Pro, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

     

    STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR Vernee T3 Pro:

     

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on Vernee T3 Pro
    – Installing TWRP on Vernee T3 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 T3 Pro:

     

    This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for Vernee T3 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.

      open the MTKDroidTools.exe file

    3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the Vernee T3 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]

      MTKDroidTool showing device information

    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 T3 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 T3 Pro.[/su_note]

      create scatter file for Vernee T3 Pro phone

    7. Save the scatter file for Vernee T3 Pro in a location which you can remember and access easily.

    Now Install TWRP on Vernee T3 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 T3 Pro.[/su_note]

    Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on Vernee T3 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 T3 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]

      Select the Vernee T3 Pro scatter file

    3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for Vernee T3 Pro, which is in .img format.

      select the Vernee T3 Pro TWRP file

    4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on Vernee T3 Pro as shown in the picture.

      click on download button

    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 T3 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 T3 Pro.[/su_note]

    What to do after you install TWRP for Vernee T3 Pro:

    • You can root the Vernee T3 Pro
    • You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Vernee T3 Pro
    • You can install some of the mods available on Vernee T3 Pro

    Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Vernee T3 Pro.
    TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

    Now, if you want to ROOT Vernee T3 Pro then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR Vernee T3 Pro ROOTING:

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Make sure you have already installed TWRP for Vernee T3 Pro and hence unlocked the bootloader.

    – Well, this is a very important aspect of Rooting Vernee T3 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]

     

    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 T3 Pro using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

     

    1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file to Vernee T3 Pro. (I hope you have already downloaded the SuperSU zip file from the above downloads section)
    2. Now restart the Vernee T3 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 T3 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 T3 Pro ROOT enabled phone.

    How to check if ROOT is enabled on Vernee T3 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:
     
    Flash SuperSU ROOT zip via TWRP and ROOT Android

    If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for Vernee T3 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 T3 Pro forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.
    #77809
    Siba
    Keymaster

    TWRP for Doogee Y8 is now available to download from TWRP builder as an unofficial build and this post guides you how to install TWRP on Doogee Y8 and ROOT Doogee Y8 (using TWRP recovery).

    After installing TWRP recovery on Doogee Y8 you can install many android mods such as google camera (gcam), enable navigation gesture, enable face unlock, viper4android audio enhancement etc. and many more.

    [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
    THIS IS AN UNOFFICIALLY BUILD TWRP FOR Doogee Y8. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
    INSTALLING THE TWRP RECOVERY AND ROOT Doogee Y8 NEEDS AN UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ON YOUR PHONE.
    DURING THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK PROCESS ALL THE PHONE DATA WILL BE ERASED. MAKE SURE TO BACKUP EVERYTHING.

    [/su_note]
     

    How To Install TWRP Recovery and Root Doogee Y8
     

    DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Doogee Y8, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

     

    STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR Doogee Y8:

     

    Follow the below step by step guide to install the TWRP for Doogee Y8

    Before installing TWRP you may require an unlocked bootloader on Doogee Y8.

    Installing TWRP on Doogee Y8 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.

    [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
    Either you can download the scatter file from the downloads section or you can create it by yourself using the following guide.
    [/su_note]

    How to create scatter file for Doogee Y8:

    This guide need the Droid MTK Tool. With the help of Droid MTK Tool we will create the scatter file for Doogee Y8.

    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.

      open the MTKDroidTools.exe file

    3. Enable USB Debugging under Developer Options on the Doogee Y8; 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.

      MTKDroidTool showing device information

    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 Doogee Y8.
      On the bottom of the screen you see a Create scatter file button.

      – Click on the button to create scatter file for Doogee Y8.

      create scatter file for Doogee Y8 phone

    7. Save the scatter file for Doogee Y8 in a location which you can remember and access easily.

    Now Install TWRP on Doogee Y8 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 Doogee Y8.

    Follow the below steps to install the TWRP on Doogee Y8 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 Doogee Y8 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.

      Select the Doogee Y8 scatter file

    3. Now select the location next to the Recovery partition and select the TWRP for Doogee Y8, which is in .img format.

      select the Doogee Y8 TWRP file

    4. Then click on the Download button to start downloading/flashing of the TWRP recovery on Doogee Y8 as shown in the picture.

      click on download button

    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 Doogee Y8, the SP Flash tool will alert you saying Download is done.

    That’s all.

    What to do after you install TWRP for Doogee Y8:

    • You can root the Doogee Y8
    • You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Doogee Y8
    • You can install some of the mods available on Doogee Y8

    Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Doogee Y8.
    TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

    Now, if you want to ROOT Doogee Y8 then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

     

    [su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]
    ROOTING Doogee Y8 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]

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR GUIDES FOR Doogee Y8 ROOTING:

    • Make sure you have already unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP for Doogee Y8
       

      – 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 Doogee Y8 or one of the following:

     

    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 Doogee Y8 using SuperSU or Magisk zip file:

     

    1. Download and copy the SuperSU or Magisk ROOT file and the force encryption disabler zip file to Doogee Y8. (I hope you have already downloaded the files from the above downloads section)
    2. Now restart the Doogee Y8 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 Doogee Y8, 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. Then flash the no verity encrypt zip file to disable force encryption.
    7. Profit!!! You should now have a Doogee Y8 ROOT enabled phone.

    How to check if ROOT is enabled on Doogee Y8 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:
     
    Flash SuperSU ROOT zip via TWRP and ROOT Android

    If you face any problems on this guide to install TWRP for Doogee Y8 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 Doogee Y8 forum For other Android Custom ROMs, LineageOS ROMs, and all other device specific topics.

     

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